YEARLY HIGH
16.7426 SCR
YEARLY LOW
14.8034 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4052 SCR

2013 AZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 14.8034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9392 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5824 to the December average rate of 15.3792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.7426 was down 12.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.1179, 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 83,713 SCR
2012 Average 87,382 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 74,017 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,695.95 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.7475
14.7668
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 15.4692, compared to 15.3411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.9580 SCR (High: 15.7614 / Low: 14.8034). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1374 SCR (High: 15.3758 / Low: 15.2384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9580
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9903 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 16.5824) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.6601), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0777 (-6.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 16.5824
2012 Avg (January) 17.6601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7426 16.2834 16.5824
February 16.2888 15.7184 16.0836
March 15.7614 14.8034 15.0933
April 15.0344 14.8283 14.9318
May 15.1556 14.9052 15.0140
June 15.2047 15.0280 15.1104
July 15.3969 15.1200 15.2707
August 15.3758 15.2384 15.3014
September 15.4680 15.2482 15.3441
October 15.5227 15.3002 15.3761
November 15.5451 15.2972 15.3752
December 15.4608 15.3111 15.3792