YEARLY HIGH
11.2052 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.2291 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6644 LSL

2020 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 11.2052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 8.2291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9761 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4328 to the December average rate of 8.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.2052 was up 23.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.0693, 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 56,026 LSL
2019 Average 42,426 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,145 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,880.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.1453
8.1862
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 9.7740, compared to 9.5548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5241 LSL (High: 10.5092 / Low: 8.9852). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3436 LSL (High: 9.8414 / Low: 9.4978).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5241
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 10.8987) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3104), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5883 (+31.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 10.8987
2019 Avg (April) 8.3104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6814 8.2291 8.4328
February 9.0455 8.6644 8.7988
March 10.5092 8.9852 9.7756
April 11.2052 10.5492 10.8987
May 10.9837 10.2100 10.6694
June 10.2642 9.7562 10.0684
July 10.0915 9.6681 9.8421
August 10.4030 9.7756 10.0996
September 10.0659 9.5036 9.8346
October 9.8414 9.4978 9.6736
November 9.5601 8.9311 9.1320
December 9.0095 8.5610 8.7472