YEARLY HIGH
1.4852 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3564 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4088 CAD

2014 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.4852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.3564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3924 to the December average rate of 1.4724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4852 was up 8.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3649, 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 7,426 CAD
2013 Average 6,566 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,782 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.85 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4827
1.3589
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 1.3985, compared to 1.4191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0668 CAD (High: 1.4232 / Low: 1.3564). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 CAD (High: 1.3999 / Low: 1.3865).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.4724) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1158 (+8.54%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.4724
2013 Avg (December) 1.3565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4232 1.3564 1.3924
February 1.4204 1.3969 1.4098
March 1.4321 1.4032 1.4168
April 1.4075 1.3894 1.4025
May 1.4000 1.3826 1.3890
June 1.3944 1.3602 1.3803
July 1.3903 1.3568 1.3692
August 1.3999 1.3865 1.3933
September 1.4274 1.3871 1.4044
October 1.4395 1.4187 1.4312
November 1.4570 1.4329 1.4438
December 1.4852 1.4460 1.4724