YEARLY HIGH
1.2736 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.2541 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2671 USD

2011 AZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2548 to the December average rate of 1.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2736 was up 1.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2600, 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 6,368 USD
2010 Average 6,205 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,270 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.83 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2741
1.2530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to USD 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 1.2622, compared to 1.2721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0044 USD (High: 1.2720 / Low: 1.2676). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 USD (High: 1.2729 / Low: 1.2718).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.2723) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+2.25%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.2723
2010 Avg (August) 1.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2562 1.2541 1.2548
February 1.2601 1.2564 1.2583
March 1.2624 1.2602 1.2611
April 1.2644 1.2624 1.2635
May 1.2676 1.2641 1.2658
June 1.2720 1.2676 1.2697
July 1.2731 1.2706 1.2720
August 1.2736 1.2712 1.2723
September 1.2732 1.2714 1.2722
October 1.2724 1.2704 1.2717
November 1.2730 1.2708 1.2720
December 1.2729 1.2718 1.2723