2012 AZN to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3241 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2339 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2726 CAD

2012 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1.3241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 1.2339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2899 to the December average rate of 1.2620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3241 was down 1.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3431, 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 6,620 CAD

2011 Average 6,267 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,169 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.80 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3151

1.2404

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CAD 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 1.2801, compared to 1.2651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0606 CAD (High: 1.3133 / Low: 1.2527). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 CAD (High: 1.2769 / Low: 1.2648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.3089) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+5.43%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.3089

2011 Avg (June) 1.2415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3052	1.2731	1.2899
February	1.2750	1.2578	1.2692
March	1.2729	1.2545	1.2640
April	1.2771	1.2484	1.2633
May	1.3133	1.2527	1.2855
June	1.3241	1.2971	1.3089
July	1.3001	1.2761	1.2904
August	1.2805	1.2569	1.2641
September	1.2599	1.2339	1.2466
October	1.2740	1.2450	1.2571
November	1.2769	1.2648	1.2704
December	1.2693	1.2540	1.2620