YEARLY HIGH
14.8952 LSL
YEARLY LOW
13.1493 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8342 LSL

2014 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 14.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 13.1493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7459 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8454 to the December average rate of 14.6645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 14.8952 was up 11.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.3744, 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 74,476 LSL
2013 Average 61,491 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 65,747 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,729.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

14.8036
13.1353
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 13.6453, compared to 14.0230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.9091 LSL (High: 14.3112 / Low: 13.4021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2442 LSL (High: 13.7196 / Low: 13.4755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9091
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 14.6645) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.2174), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4472 (+10.95%).

2014 Avg (December) 14.6645
2013 Avg (December) 13.2174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3112 13.4021 13.8454
February 14.3311 13.6791 13.9993
March 13.8809 13.4595 13.6980
April 13.5928 13.2952 13.4550
May 13.4216 13.1493 13.2743
June 13.7620 13.4474 13.5999
July 13.7419 13.3792 13.5893
August 13.7196 13.4755 13.5994
September 14.3716 13.5972 14.0040
October 14.4793 13.8948 14.1366
November 14.3723 13.9653 14.1442
December 14.8952 14.0484 14.6645