YEARLY HIGH
0.4357 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4067 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4218 XDR

2020 AZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.4357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4256 to the December average rate of 0.4083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4357 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4311, 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 2,179 XDR
2019 Average 2,122 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,033 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4329
0.4061
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 0.4283, compared to 0.4153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0151 XDR (High: 0.4357 / Low: 0.4206). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 XDR (High: 0.4167 / Low: 0.4149).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+1.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4281
2019 Avg (March) 0.4210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4271 0.4242 0.4256
February 0.4314 0.4267 0.4289
March 0.4357 0.4206 0.4281
April 0.4324 0.4287 0.4307
May 0.4323 0.4284 0.4306
June 0.4282 0.4236 0.4257
July 0.4269 0.4166 0.4227
August 0.4176 0.4139 0.4161
September 0.4185 0.4132 0.4159
October 0.4167 0.4149 0.4158
November 0.4164 0.4115 0.4133
December 0.4109 0.4067 0.4083