2017 WST to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7730 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.6440 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6803 AZN

2017 WST to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.7730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1290 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7231 to the December average rate of 0.6665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7730 was up 9.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,865 AZN

2016 Average 3,154 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 3,220 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.08 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7297

0.6498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AZN 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 0.6848, compared to 0.6758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6848

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0801 AZN (High: 0.7730 / Low: 0.6929). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 AZN (High: 0.6730 / Low: 0.6621).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+18.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7231

2016 Avg (January) 0.6106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7730	0.6929	0.7231
February	0.7708	0.6952	0.7210
March	0.7070	0.6641	0.6823
April	0.6761	0.6440	0.6571
May	0.6709	0.6459	0.6565
June	0.6801	0.6599	0.6691
July	0.6895	0.6662	0.6760
August	0.6986	0.6762	0.6880
September	0.6914	0.6703	0.6808
October	0.6827	0.6671	0.6744
November	0.6730	0.6621	0.6687
December	0.6716	0.6570	0.6665