YEARLY HIGH
12522.1530 STD
YEARLY LOW
11870.8567 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12183.7025 STD

2021 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 12522.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 11870.8567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 651.2963 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12026.3546 to the December average rate of 12476.1407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12522.1530 was down 3.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 13001.3329, 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 62,610,765 STD
2020 Average 63,194,278 STD
Yearly Trough Low 59,354,283 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,256,481.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12525.4866
11933.3362
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 12091.2053, compared to 12276.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 184.9945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12091.2053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12276.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 295.3808 STD (High: 12252.9344 / Low: 11957.5536). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6458 STD (High: 12193.0903 / Low: 12190.4445).

March Spread (Volatile) ±295.3808
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6458

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 127.8020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -127.8020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 12476.1407) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12143.4809), the exchange rate shifted by +332.6599 (+2.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 12476.1407
2020 Avg (December) 12143.4809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12042.2569 11976.5036 12026.3546
February 12033.3472 11870.8567 11982.6820
March 12252.9344 11957.5536 12084.3850
April 12252.9344 12156.3331 12196.4921
May 12193.0903 12190.4445 12192.5599
June 12192.3985 11967.2438 12064.7580
July 12170.1265 12063.7569 12116.4659
August 12239.7574 12150.2830 12191.6824
September 12365.4037 12169.5259 12190.6502
October 12365.4037 12274.6232 12312.1396
November 12458.0951 12303.6095 12370.1201
December 12522.1530 12451.1415 12476.1407