YEARLY HIGH
1.5342 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.4678 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4963 WST

2021 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.5342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.4678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0664 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4776 to the December average rate of 1.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5342 was down 7.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6558, 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 7,671 WST
2020 Average 7,817 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,339 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5305
1.4720
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 1.4826, compared to 1.5100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0348 WST (High: 1.5051 / Low: 1.4702). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 WST (High: 1.5099 / Low: 1.5060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.5257) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+1.84%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.5257
2020 Avg (December) 1.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4901 1.4678 1.4776
February 1.4838 1.4699 1.4769
March 1.5051 1.4702 1.4839
April 1.5033 1.4881 1.4900
May 1.4886 1.4777 1.4818
June 1.4947 1.4777 1.4856
July 1.5070 1.4886 1.4987
August 1.5156 1.5038 1.5088
September 1.5137 1.5053 1.5058
October 1.5168 1.5099 1.5123
November 1.5099 1.5060 1.5087
December 1.5342 1.5072 1.5257