2012 AZN to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8305 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.7832 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8028 GIP

2012 AZN to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.7832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8201 to the December average rate of 0.7935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8305 was up 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8305, 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 4,153 GIP

2011 Average 3,953 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 3,916 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.68 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8228

0.7909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GIP 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 0.8072, compared to 0.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0399 GIP (High: 0.8236 / Low: 0.7837). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GIP (High: 0.7979 / Low: 0.7918).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+2.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8201

2011 Avg (January) 0.7963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8305	0.8068	0.8201
February	0.8117	0.7962	0.8046
March	0.8138	0.7956	0.8040
April	0.8033	0.7832	0.7951
May	0.8236	0.7837	0.7996
June	0.8298	0.8107	0.8199
July	0.8160	0.8027	0.8078
August	0.8089	0.7994	0.8034
September	0.7996	0.7902	0.7937
October	0.7979	0.7918	0.7948
November	0.8007	0.7937	0.7977
December	0.7964	0.7899	0.7935