2018 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5451 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4588 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5107 WST

2018 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.5451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.4588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0863 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4859 to the December average rate of 1.5319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5451 was down 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,725 WST

2017 Average 7,361 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,294 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.42 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5452

1.4721

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4937, compared to 1.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0388 WST (High: 1.4976 / Low: 1.4588). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.5204 / Low: 1.5204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.5391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+3.80%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.5391

2017 Avg (October) 1.4828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4976	1.4588	1.4859
February	1.4958	1.4622	1.4782
March	1.5034	1.4765	1.4907
April	1.5003	1.4779	1.4899
May	1.5166	1.5006	1.5086
June	1.5207	1.4989	1.5091
July	1.5259	1.5183	1.5216
August	1.5204	1.5204	1.5204
September	1.5204	1.5204	1.5204
October	1.5451	1.5204	1.5391
November	1.5430	1.5266	1.5321
December	1.5396	1.5252	1.5319