YEARLY HIGH
0.8507 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4306 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6509 GBP

2015 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.8507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.4306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4201 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8415 to the December average rate of 0.5824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8507 was up 3.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8219, 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 4,253 GBP
2014 Average 3,874 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,153 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,100.63 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8675
0.5565
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 0.6887, compared to 0.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.2348 GBP (High: 0.8489 / Low: 0.6142). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 GBP (High: 0.6197 / Low: 0.6089).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2348
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1503 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8415) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0671 (+8.66%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8415
2014 Avg (January) 0.7745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8507 0.8220 0.8415
February 0.8489 0.6142 0.7879
March 0.6476 0.6186 0.6376
April 0.6484 0.6168 0.6366
May 0.6310 0.6043 0.6169
June 0.6264 0.6004 0.6116
July 0.6197 0.6089 0.6120
August 0.6205 0.6040 0.6112
September 0.6316 0.6083 0.6212
October 0.6310 0.6172 0.6230
November 0.6350 0.6179 0.6286
December 0.6425 0.4306 0.5824