2012 AZN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8493 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.8180 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8313 XDR

2012 AZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.8493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.8180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8288 to the December average rate of 0.8283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8493 was up 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8306, 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 4,247 XDR

2011 Average 4,014 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 4,090 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.43 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8472

0.8191

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XDR 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 0.8287, compared to 0.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0225 XDR (High: 0.8431 / Low: 0.8206). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 XDR (High: 0.8297 / Low: 0.8230).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8449

2011 Avg (July) 0.7974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8331	0.8203	0.8288
February	0.8257	0.8180	0.8214
March	0.8305	0.8214	0.8256
April	0.8283	0.8209	0.8246
May	0.8431	0.8206	0.8315
June	0.8433	0.8360	0.8403
July	0.8493	0.8384	0.8449
August	0.8454	0.8369	0.8419
September	0.8369	0.8219	0.8286
October	0.8297	0.8230	0.8269
November	0.8361	0.8287	0.8331
December	0.8321	0.8250	0.8283