YEARLY HIGH
1.2769 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6402 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9945 USD

2015 AZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.2769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6367 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2756 to the December average rate of 0.8738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2769 was up 0.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2763, 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 6,384 USD
2014 Average 6,376 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,201 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,183.48 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3158
0.8336
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 1.0491, compared to 0.9399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.3232 USD (High: 1.2769 / Low: 0.9537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.9555 / Low: 0.9545).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3232
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.2531 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.2073) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0679 (-5.32%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.2073
2014 Avg (February) 1.2752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2763 1.2749 1.2756
February 1.2769 0.9537 1.2073
March 0.9551 0.9531 0.9542
April 0.9552 0.9471 0.9515
May 0.9544 0.9518 0.9529
June 0.9543 0.9518 0.9532
July 0.9531 0.9501 0.9520
August 0.9539 0.9503 0.9521
September 0.9555 0.9476 0.9522
October 0.9555 0.9545 0.9552
November 0.9551 0.9528 0.9544
December 0.9551 0.6402 0.8738