YEARLY HIGH
344.7871 SOS
YEARLY LOW
338.5958 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.2500 SOS

2020 AZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 344.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 338.5958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1913 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.8653 to the December average rate of 341.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 344.7871 was up 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 343.6123, 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 1,723,935 SOS
2019 Average 1,702,859 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,692,979 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,956.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

342.4046
340.2080
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 341.4045, compared to 341.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.4045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 6.1913 SOS (High: 344.7871 / Low: 338.5958). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3422 SOS (High: 342.4376 / Low: 340.0953).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.1913
June Spread (Stable) ±2.3422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 342.2215) against the same month in 2019 (average: 340.4077), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8139 (+0.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 342.2215
2019 Avg (February) 340.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.1997 338.9530 340.8653
February 344.7871 339.7683 342.2215
March 344.7871 339.5127 342.0482
April 344.7871 338.5958 341.0444
May 342.4376 339.0394 341.0231
June 342.4376 340.0953 341.2245
July 343.3186 339.7860 341.0852
August 343.3186 338.7750 340.3911
September 343.6123 339.6639 341.1989
October 343.0250 339.5217 341.3073
November 342.4376 339.8457 341.3450
December 343.0250 339.9401 341.2450