YEARLY HIGH
343.6123 SOS
YEARLY LOW
334.1713 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
340.5701 SOS

2019 AZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 343.6123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 334.1713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4410 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.8588 to the December average rate of 340.5737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 343.6123 was down 1.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 347.9290, 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 1,718,062 SOS
2018 Average 1,702,508 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,670,857 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,204.94 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

341.3740
339.5179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SOS 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 340.7980, compared to 340.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 340.7980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 340.3422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.0915 SOS (High: 341.2628 / Low: 334.1713). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8913 SOS (High: 341.5565 / Low: 339.6652).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.0915
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 340.8588) against the same month in 2018 (average: 342.5810), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7222 (-0.50%).

2019 Avg (January) 340.8588
2018 Avg (January) 342.5810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.6123 338.1866 340.8588
February 341.5565 339.6652 340.4077
March 343.3186 339.1292 340.7137
April 341.2628 339.0017 340.4161
May 343.3186 339.1673 341.1721
June 343.6123 339.6122 341.2193
July 343.0250 339.8255 340.8994
August 341.2628 334.1713 339.6726
September 341.2628 336.6762 340.2332
October 341.8502 338.5815 340.3988
November 341.2628 339.1018 340.2756
December 342.4376 339.4411 340.5737