YEARLY HIGH
1.6736 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5173 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5735 WST

2022 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.5173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1563 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5302 to the December average rate of 1.5886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6736 was up 9.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5342, 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 8,368 WST
2021 Average 7,482 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,586 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 781.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6631
1.5090
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 1.5369, compared to 1.6102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0566 WST (High: 1.6434 / Low: 1.5868). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 WST (High: 1.5376 / Low: 1.5291).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.6502) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1380 (+9.13%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.6502
2021 Avg (October) 1.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5376 1.5291 1.5302
February 1.5429 1.5291 1.5408
March 1.5433 1.5316 1.5380
April 1.5316 1.5173 1.5219
May 1.5503 1.5173 1.5378
June 1.5748 1.5370 1.5525
July 1.6052 1.5748 1.5922
August 1.5917 1.5673 1.5818
September 1.6257 1.5808 1.5996
October 1.6736 1.6257 1.6502
November 1.6624 1.6434 1.6486
December 1.6434 1.5868 1.5886