YEARLY HIGH
0.8572 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7701 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8153 GBP

2013 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.8572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7974 to the December average rate of 0.7786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8572 was up 3.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8304, 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 4,286 GBP
2012 Average 4,017 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,850 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.73 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8512
0.7720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GBP 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 0.8257, compared to 0.8049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0355 GBP (High: 0.8420 / Low: 0.8065). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 GBP (High: 0.7993 / Low: 0.7866).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.8402) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+2.95%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.8402
2012 Avg (July) 0.8161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8113 0.7830 0.7974
February 0.8420 0.8065 0.8227
March 0.8554 0.8366 0.8446
April 0.8438 0.8210 0.8322
May 0.8470 0.8185 0.8333
June 0.8389 0.8109 0.8242
July 0.8572 0.8286 0.8402
August 0.8422 0.8138 0.8227
September 0.8222 0.7888 0.8036
October 0.7993 0.7866 0.7928
November 0.8019 0.7790 0.7915
December 0.7838 0.7701 0.7786