YEARLY HIGH
19.1179 SCR
YEARLY LOW
16.4136 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4773 SCR

2012 AZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 19.1179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 16.4136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7043 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6601 to the December average rate of 16.6805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.1179 was up 8.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.5997, 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 95,590 SCR
2011 Average 78,894 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 82,068 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,521.63 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.7062
16.3750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SCR 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 17.9424, compared to 17.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.3850 SCR (High: 17.9285 / Low: 16.5435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0999 SCR (High: 16.7409 / Low: 16.6410).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3850
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 18.5119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.5541), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9578 (+19.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 18.5119
2011 Avg (July) 15.5541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0712 16.9474 17.6601
February 18.2344 17.5631 17.8231
March 18.1664 17.3825 17.9341
April 18.2513 17.5379 17.8464
May 18.5888 17.6149 17.9964
June 18.7252 17.9614 18.3940
July 19.1179 17.8747 18.5119
August 17.9285 16.5435 16.8878
September 16.6736 16.4136 16.5693
October 16.8110 16.5620 16.6936
November 16.8079 16.6222 16.7302
December 16.7409 16.6410 16.6805