2023 AZN to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.5818.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5868 to the December average rate of 1.6471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6471 was down 1.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5950, compared to 1.6187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0479 WST (High: 1.6471 / Low: 1.5991). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.6471 / Low: 1.6471).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.6177) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0326 (-1.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5868 | 1.5862 | 1.5868 |
| February | 1.5868 | 1.5868 | 1.5868 |
| March | 1.6032 | 1.5818 | 1.5870 |
| April | 1.6032 | 1.6032 | 1.6032 |
| May | 1.6032 | 1.6032 | 1.6032 |
| June | 1.6032 | 1.5982 | 1.6031 |
| July | 1.6032 | 1.5982 | 1.6025 |
| August | 1.5991 | 1.5991 | 1.5991 |
| September | 1.5991 | 1.5991 | 1.5991 |
| October | 1.6471 | 1.5991 | 1.6177 |
| November | 1.6471 | 1.6418 | 1.6467 |
| December | 1.6471 | 1.6471 | 1.6471 |