YEARLY HIGH
8.3351 SCR
YEARLY LOW
7.4879 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9062 SCR

2023 AZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 8.3351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 7.4879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8473 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9675 to the December average rate of 7.9027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.3351 was down 5.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8309, 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 41,676 SCR
2022 Average 39,884 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 37,439 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,236.33 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.0952
7.6971
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 7.9695, compared to 7.8429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.7268 SCR (High: 8.3219 / Low: 7.5951). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3013 SCR (High: 8.0373 / Low: 7.7360).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7268
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 7.8616) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.8004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0612 (+0.78%).

2023 Avg (July) 7.8616
2022 Avg (July) 7.8004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3219 7.5951 7.9675
February 8.3328 7.6604 7.9758
March 8.2803 7.6522 7.9184
April 8.2607 7.5969 7.9503
May 8.2762 7.7226 7.9428
June 8.3304 7.7207 8.0620
July 8.3351 7.6592 7.8616
August 8.0373 7.7360 7.8664
September 8.0118 7.4879 7.7303
October 8.1293 7.4961 7.8402
November 8.0741 7.6702 7.8566
December 8.2230 7.5949 7.9027