2013 AZN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.6606 RUB

YEARLY LOW

38.0814 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6024 RUB

2013 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 42.6606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 38.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5792 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5114 to the December average rate of 41.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.6606 was down 0.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 43.0552, 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 213,303 RUB

2012 Average 197,775 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 190,407 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,895.95 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

42.4418

38.1108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to RUB 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 39.5554, compared to 41.6494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.1931 RUB (High: 42.6606 / Low: 40.4675). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5329 RUB (High: 42.4283 / Low: 41.8953).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1931

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 41.5283) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.9828), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5455 (+3.87%).

2013 Avg (September) 41.5283

2012 Avg (September) 39.9828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.8585	38.2649	38.5114
February	39.0036	38.0814	38.4717
March	39.5905	39.0351	39.2649
April	40.3738	39.3719	39.9616
May	40.5660	39.5724	39.9194
June	41.9537	40.4281	41.2037
July	42.5261	41.1947	41.7734
August	42.4283	41.8953	42.0809
September	42.6606	40.4675	41.5283
October	41.2524	40.4334	40.8915
November	42.2698	41.2042	41.7208
December	42.4029	41.5450	41.9017