YEARLY HIGH
1.2425 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.1291 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1814 CHF

2013 AZN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 1.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1134 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1772 to the December average rate of 1.1398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2425 was down 1.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2662, 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 6,212 CHF
2012 Average 5,969 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,645 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.14 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2262
1.1319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CHF 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 1.1933, compared to 1.1696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0585 CHF (High: 1.2425 / Low: 1.1840). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 CHF (High: 1.2129 / Low: 1.1977).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.2184) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+2.02%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.2184
2012 Avg (May) 1.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1907 1.1621 1.1772
February 1.1905 1.1573 1.1732
March 1.2129 1.1977 1.2051
April 1.2095 1.1777 1.1935
May 1.2425 1.1840 1.2184
June 1.2204 1.1734 1.1921
July 1.2365 1.1821 1.2045
August 1.1907 1.1720 1.1804
September 1.2032 1.1551 1.1773
October 1.1654 1.1379 1.1517
November 1.1759 1.1553 1.1637
December 1.1583 1.1291 1.1398