2013 AZN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3744 LSL

YEARLY LOW

10.7915 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2928 LSL

2013 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.3744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.7915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5828 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1708 to the December average rate of 13.2174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.3744 was up 17.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.3762, 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 66,872 LSL

2012 Average 52,268 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 53,958 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,914.16 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.4220

10.9661

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 11.7415, compared to 12.8441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7415

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.3995 LSL (High: 12.7967 / Low: 11.3972). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1985 LSL (High: 11.4146 / Low: 11.2161).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3995

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 13.2174) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.9908), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2265 (+20.26%).

2013 Avg (December) 13.2174

2012 Avg (December) 10.9908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4936	10.7915	11.1708
February	11.4146	11.2161	11.3298
March	11.8918	11.4926	11.6987
April	11.7742	11.3414	11.6020
May	12.7967	11.3972	11.8805
June	13.0353	12.5168	12.7672
July	12.9968	12.4102	12.6446
August	13.2260	12.5009	12.8312
September	13.1336	12.3460	12.7367
October	12.8689	12.4495	12.6295
November	13.2224	12.8477	13.0055
December	13.3744	13.0113	13.2174