YEARLY HIGH
0.5513 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4776 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5152 EUR

2020 AZN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.5513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5290 to the December average rate of 0.4825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5513 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5389, 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 2,756 EUR
2019 Average 2,623 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,388 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.31 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5463
0.4767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to EUR 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 0.5329, compared to 0.4975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0360 EUR (High: 0.5513 / Low: 0.5153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 EUR (High: 0.5031 / Low: 0.4952).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5306) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5306
2019 Avg (March) 0.5198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5333 0.5236 0.5290
February 0.5445 0.5294 0.5381
March 0.5513 0.5153 0.5306
April 0.5451 0.5348 0.5405
May 0.5439 0.5284 0.5374
June 0.5280 0.5167 0.5219
July 0.5227 0.4947 0.5127
August 0.5005 0.4917 0.4965
September 0.5050 0.4927 0.4984
October 0.5031 0.4952 0.4992
November 0.5046 0.4906 0.4958
December 0.4866 0.4776 0.4825