YEARLY HIGH
0.5484 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4292 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4772 GBP

2022 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1192 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4340 to the December average rate of 0.4833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5484 was up 23.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4451, 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 2,742 GBP
2021 Average 2,138 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,146 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.11 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5295
0.4253
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 0.4534, compared to 0.5009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0452 GBP (High: 0.5484 / Low: 0.5032). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 GBP (High: 0.4399 / Low: 0.4320).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5195) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0916 (+21.41%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5195
2021 Avg (September) 0.4279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4394 0.4292 0.4340
February 0.4399 0.4320 0.4347
March 0.4521 0.4391 0.4468
April 0.4719 0.4484 0.4547
May 0.4820 0.4652 0.4725
June 0.4898 0.4673 0.4776
July 0.4968 0.4831 0.4898
August 0.5072 0.4799 0.4918
September 0.5484 0.5032 0.5195
October 0.5365 0.5054 0.5208
November 0.5266 0.4856 0.5003
December 0.4891 0.4737 0.4833