YEARLY HIGH
15.1755 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.7980 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6253 LSL

2015 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 15.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.7980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3775 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7540 to the December average rate of 13.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 15.1755 was up 1.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 14.8952, 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 75,878 LSL
2014 Average 69,166 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 48,990 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,887.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

15.0891
11.0682
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 12.4708, compared to 12.7797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.3775 LSL (High: 15.1755 / Low: 9.7980). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3396 LSL (High: 11.5735 / Low: 11.2339).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.3775
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 13.1415) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.6645), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5230 (-10.39%).

2015 Avg (December) 13.1415
2014 Avg (December) 14.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9659 14.5527 14.7540
February 15.0359 10.9467 13.9959
March 11.9290 11.1151 11.5256
April 11.5949 11.2533 11.4151
May 11.5735 11.2339 11.4032
June 12.0025 11.5520 11.7311
July 12.0561 11.6579 11.8517
August 12.6823 12.0277 12.2779
September 13.4079 12.6278 13.0047
October 13.2911 12.4990 12.8953
November 13.7860 13.1087 13.5070
December 15.1755 9.7980 13.1415