YEARLY HIGH
10.8592 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.2836 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1784 LSL

2011 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 10.8592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 8.2836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5756 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6672 to the December average rate of 10.4134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.8592 was up 11.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.7150, 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 54,296 LSL
2010 Average 45,420 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,418 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,877.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.6031
8.3257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to LSL 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 8.7047, compared to 9.6522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.1671 LSL (High: 10.0777 / Low: 8.9106). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2058 LSL (High: 8.7214 / Low: 8.5156).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1671
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3169 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 10.3625) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.7055), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6570 (+19.03%).

2011 Avg (November) 10.3625
2010 Avg (November) 8.7055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0159 8.2836 8.6672
February 9.1892 8.7860 9.0453
March 8.9396 8.5883 8.7284
April 8.6828 8.3946 8.5155
May 8.8796 8.2972 8.6635
June 8.7214 8.5156 8.6083
July 8.8256 8.5268 8.6325
August 9.2254 8.4953 9.0053
September 10.0777 8.9106 9.4506
October 10.2871 9.8464 10.0489
November 10.8592 10.0284 10.3625
December 10.6892 10.2086 10.4134