2021 AZN to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4451 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4133 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4275 GBP

2021 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.4133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4309 to the December average rate of 0.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4451 was down 12.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5111, 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 2,226 GBP

2020 Average 2,290 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,066 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.22 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4443

0.4153

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 0.4236, compared to 0.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4236

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0151 GBP (High: 0.4307 / Low: 0.4156). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 GBP (High: 0.4349 / Low: 0.4279).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.4419) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+1.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.4419

2020 Avg (December) 0.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4349	0.4279	0.4309
February	0.4307	0.4156	0.4238
March	0.4295	0.4203	0.4243
April	0.4290	0.4202	0.4250
May	0.4255	0.4133	0.4177
June	0.4260	0.4148	0.4196
July	0.4313	0.4211	0.4256
August	0.4316	0.4222	0.4262
September	0.4379	0.4241	0.4279
October	0.4341	0.4254	0.4296
November	0.4422	0.4294	0.4374
December	0.4451	0.4347	0.4419