YEARLY HIGH
0.4886 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4360 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4601 GBP

2019 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.4886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4553 to the December average rate of 0.4480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4886 was up 3.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4702, 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 2,443 GBP
2018 Average 2,206 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,180 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.14 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4870
0.4423
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 0.4540, compared to 0.4663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0285 GBP (High: 0.4810 / Low: 0.4525). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 GBP (High: 0.4598 / Low: 0.4536).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4833) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+5.88%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4833
2018 Avg (August) 0.4565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4693 0.4447 0.4553
February 0.4590 0.4411 0.4516
March 0.4523 0.4414 0.4460
April 0.4555 0.4458 0.4511
May 0.4659 0.4459 0.4569
June 0.4683 0.4606 0.4633
July 0.4834 0.4645 0.4710
August 0.4886 0.4783 0.4833
September 0.4868 0.4690 0.4754
October 0.4810 0.4525 0.4640
November 0.4598 0.4536 0.4559
December 0.4549 0.4360 0.4480