YEARLY HIGH
43.5153 GMD
YEARLY LOW
36.4475 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5920 GMD

2012 AZN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 43.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 36.4475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0678 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7165 to the December average rate of 39.5514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.5153 was up 13.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.3411, 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 217,576 GMD
2011 Average 178,556 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 182,238 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,338.82 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.1619
37.1550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GMD 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 38.4692, compared to 40.7147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 5.3441 GMD (High: 43.3388 / Low: 37.9947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9115 GMD (High: 42.6818 / Low: 41.7703).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3441
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.2302 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 42.6613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 36.9357), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7256 (+15.50%).

2012 Avg (October) 42.6613
2011 Avg (October) 36.9357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.5471 36.4475 37.7165
February 39.4531 37.3769 38.6160
March 39.2804 37.4647 38.8145
April 38.2980 36.8861 37.6556
May 39.3139 38.1793 38.6543
June 40.1655 38.3417 39.3585
July 40.5655 39.3485 40.0326
August 42.6698 39.9336 40.5292
September 42.6818 41.7703 42.0828
October 43.5153 41.8092 42.6613
November 43.3388 37.9947 39.4311
December 41.4564 37.9407 39.5514