YEARLY HIGH
344.7059 SOS
YEARLY LOW
337.5494 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.6694 SOS

2021 AZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 344.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 337.5494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1565 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 341.5862 to the December average rate of 342.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 344.7059 was down 0.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 344.7871, 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 1,723,529 SOS
2020 Average 1,706,226 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,687,747 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,782.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

342.3695
340.4383
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 341.8246, compared to 341.5142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.8246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.5142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 6.4054 SOS (High: 343.9548 / Low: 337.5494). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4732 SOS (High: 343.9548 / Low: 340.4816).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.4054
March Spread (Stable) ±3.4732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9957 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 342.0042) against the same month in 2020 (average: 341.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7592 (+0.22%).

2021 Avg (December) 342.0042
2020 Avg (December) 341.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.9548 339.8161 341.5862
February 344.5427 340.0166 341.6698
March 343.9548 340.4816 342.1150
April 344.5427 339.0056 341.4282
May 343.9548 337.5494 341.9395
June 343.9548 340.2463 342.2086
July 343.9548 339.0476 341.2128
August 343.3668 339.6450 340.5992
September 343.9548 340.0620 341.4092
October 344.5427 339.5780 342.0191
November 344.5427 339.9237 341.8406
December 344.7059 338.6922 342.0042