YEARLY HIGH
1.2756 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.2739 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2747 USD

2013 AZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 1.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.2739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2741 to the December average rate of 1.2751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2756 was down 0.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2780, 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 6,378 USD
2012 Average 6,365 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,369 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.67 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2753
1.2740
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 1.2743, compared to 1.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 1.2749 / Low: 1.2739). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 1.2749 / Low: 1.2747).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.2752) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.11%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.2752
2012 Avg (October) 1.2738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2749 1.2739 1.2741
February 1.2749 1.2742 1.2744
March 1.2743 1.2739 1.2742
April 1.2747 1.2744 1.2745
May 1.2745 1.2739 1.2744
June 1.2747 1.2742 1.2745
July 1.2749 1.2747 1.2748
August 1.2753 1.2749 1.2752
September 1.2752 1.2746 1.2751
October 1.2756 1.2750 1.2752
November 1.2756 1.2752 1.2752
December 1.2753 1.2747 1.2751