YEARLY HIGH
40.5871 RUB
YEARLY LOW
36.3270 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0011 RUB

2019 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 40.5871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 36.3270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2601 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1888 to the December average rate of 36.9186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 40.5871 was down 2.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.4574, 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 202,936 RUB
2018 Average 184,731 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 181,635 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,300.73 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

39.4158
36.6916
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 38.3088, compared to 37.6934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.1440 RUB (High: 40.5871 / Low: 38.4431). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5485 RUB (High: 37.8096 / Low: 37.2610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1440
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5828 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 39.1888) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.4788), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7099 (+17.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 39.1888
2018 Avg (January) 33.4788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.5871 38.4431 39.1888
February 39.1530 38.3987 38.6374
March 39.0090 37.4841 38.3202
April 38.4290 37.4183 37.9251
May 38.4585 37.7971 38.1227
June 38.5304 36.7489 37.6590
July 37.5027 36.8173 37.1536
August 39.3364 37.7865 38.6907
September 39.2267 37.4724 38.1322
October 38.3346 37.4068 37.7643
November 37.8096 37.2610 37.5014
December 37.7763 36.3270 36.9186