2012 AZN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3762 LSL

YEARLY LOW

9.5561 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4513 LSL

2012 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 11.3762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 9.5561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8201 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1950 to the December average rate of 10.9908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3762 was up 4.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8592, 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 56,881 LSL

2011 Average 45,895 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 47,780 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,100.59 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3612

9.5151

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 10.1037, compared to 10.7988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0077 LSL (High: 10.8408 / Low: 9.8331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2605 LSL (High: 9.8166 / Low: 9.5561).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0077

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4529 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 11.2073) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.3625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8449 (+8.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 11.2073

2011 Avg (November) 10.3625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4009	9.8829	10.1950
February	9.9170	9.5847	9.7421
March	9.8166	9.5561	9.6689
April	10.1757	9.7161	9.9555
May	10.8408	9.8331	10.3823
June	10.9354	10.4151	10.6786
July	10.8573	10.3196	10.5054
August	10.8143	10.3106	10.5279
September	10.7061	10.3919	10.5395
October	11.2466	10.6101	11.0219
November	11.3762	11.0312	11.2073
December	11.2758	10.7626	10.9908