YEARLY HIGH
2.5512 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.5478 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5494 BBD

2013 AZN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 2.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 2.5478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5481 to the December average rate of 2.5503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5512 was down 0.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5560, 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 12,756 BBD
2012 Average 12,731 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,739 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.34 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5507
2.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BBD 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 2.5487, compared to 2.5502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 2.5497 / Low: 2.5478). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 2.5499 / Low: 2.5494).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.5504) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.11%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.5504
2012 Avg (October) 2.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5497 2.5478 2.5481
February 2.5497 2.5484 2.5488
March 2.5486 2.5478 2.5483
April 2.5494 2.5487 2.5489
May 2.5491 2.5478 2.5487
June 2.5494 2.5484 2.5490
July 2.5499 2.5494 2.5497
August 2.5507 2.5497 2.5503
September 2.5504 2.5493 2.5501
October 2.5512 2.5500 2.5504
November 2.5511 2.5504 2.5505
December 2.5507 2.5494 2.5503