2023 AZN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.4118 RUB

YEARLY LOW

38.8251 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.2560 RUB

2023 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 59.4118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 38.8251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5867 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1573 to the December average rate of 53.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 59.4118 was down 29.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 83.9216, 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 297,059 RUB

2022 Average 205,536 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 194,125 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,933.42 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

58.6856

39.5638

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 45.4291, compared to 55.0830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.0830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 4.7353 RUB (High: 59.4118 / Low: 54.6765). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4712 RUB (High: 45.6035 / Low: 44.1324).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.7353

March Spread (Stable) ±1.4712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.8195 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 57.0921) against the same month in 2022 (average: 36.3944), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6978 (+56.87%).

2023 Avg (October) 57.0921

2022 Avg (October) 36.3944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.3529	38.8251	41.1573
February	44.7157	41.1353	43.2499
March	45.6035	44.1324	44.9016
April	48.2617	45.6035	47.6459
May	47.8235	44.7668	46.5637
June	52.0852	47.5225	49.0563
July	54.1554	51.7346	53.2943
August	58.8206	54.3588	56.3726
September	57.9542	55.7689	56.9014
October	59.4118	54.6765	57.0921
November	54.8687	51.9184	53.2726
December	54.6441	52.0441	53.5646