YEARLY HIGH
1.0224 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7629 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8537 AUD

2020 AZN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2595 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8556 to the December average rate of 0.7792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0224 was up 16.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8758, 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 5,112 AUD
2019 Average 4,225 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,815 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,297.44 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9637
0.7624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to AUD 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 0.8951, compared to 0.8124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1392 AUD (High: 1.0224 / Low: 0.8832). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 AUD (High: 0.8356 / Low: 0.8111).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1392
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1176 (+14.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9469
2019 Avg (March) 0.8293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8775 0.8367 0.8556
February 0.9024 0.8700 0.8817
March 1.0224 0.8832 0.9469
April 0.9803 0.8962 0.9326
May 0.9211 0.8809 0.9017
June 0.8658 0.8363 0.8518
July 0.8499 0.8155 0.8361
August 0.8254 0.7962 0.8154
September 0.8359 0.7962 0.8130
October 0.8356 0.8111 0.8240
November 0.8382 0.7937 0.8068
December 0.7958 0.7629 0.7792