2012 AZN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25845.5905 STD

YEARLY LOW

23273.5272 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

24357.7590 STD

2012 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 25845.5905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 23273.5272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2572.0633 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24150.3517 to the December average rate of 23868.6700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25845.5905 was up 7.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 23940.1717, 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 129,227,953 STD

2011 Average 111,776,367 STD

Yearly Trough Low 116,367,636 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,860,316.42 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

25834.8758

23400.1509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to STD 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 23958.3954, compared to 24757.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 798.7273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23958.3954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24757.1227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1485.3011 STD (High: 25786.9073 / Low: 24301.6062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 349.1980 STD (High: 25845.5905 / Low: 25496.3925).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1485.3011

August Spread (Stable) ±349.1980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 639.2337 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -639.2337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 25631.9821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21866.2343), the exchange rate shifted by +3765.7478 (+17.22%).

2012 Avg (August) 25631.9821

2011 Avg (August) 21866.2343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24585.7161	23417.4371	24150.3517
February	23906.8904	23273.5272	23603.0446
March	24102.1323	23324.4453	23631.4669
April	23966.6124	23378.3854	23723.4387
May	24633.1508	23485.7665	24106.3594
June	25045.1428	23921.2768	24535.7109
July	25654.8837	24761.2791	25232.6418
August	25845.5905	25496.3925	25631.9821
September	25786.9073	24301.6062	24992.7484
October	24988.5166	24126.7675	24471.0017
November	24587.3917	23934.1954	24345.6924
December	24169.7528	23661.6321	23868.6700