2020 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6558 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4806 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5634 WST

2020 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.6558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5456 to the December average rate of 1.4981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6558 was up 5.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5702, 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 8,279 WST

2019 Average 7,722 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,403 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 876.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6446

1.4848

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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 1.5927, compared to 1.5342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5927

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0586 WST (High: 1.6296 / Low: 1.5710). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 WST (High: 1.5866 / Low: 1.5632).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0586

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.6313) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0981 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.6313

2019 Avg (April) 1.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5569	1.5327	1.5456
February	1.5866	1.5632	1.5723
March	1.6296	1.5710	1.5964
April	1.6558	1.6013	1.6313
May	1.6389	1.6066	1.6239
June	1.6149	1.5590	1.5867
July	1.5887	1.5312	1.5583
August	1.5529	1.5283	1.5392
September	1.5658	1.5253	1.5377
October	1.5625	1.5330	1.5463
November	1.5453	1.5105	1.5254
December	1.5108	1.4806	1.4981