YEARLY HIGH
1.5702 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5250 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5442 WST

2019 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 1.5702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5335 to the December average rate of 1.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5702 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5451, 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 7,851 WST
2018 Average 7,555 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,625 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5596
1.5295
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 1.5354, compared to 1.5530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0232 WST (High: 1.5667 / Low: 1.5435). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 WST (High: 1.5379 / Low: 1.5268).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.5571) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+1.17%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.5571
2018 Avg (October) 1.5391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5410 1.5280 1.5335
February 1.5381 1.5250 1.5320
March 1.5379 1.5268 1.5323
April 1.5438 1.5286 1.5332
May 1.5479 1.5351 1.5411
June 1.5489 1.5327 1.5406
July 1.5518 1.5321 1.5424
August 1.5661 1.5446 1.5546
September 1.5691 1.5495 1.5568
October 1.5702 1.5495 1.5571
November 1.5680 1.5467 1.5563
December 1.5667 1.5435 1.5509