YEARLY HIGH
0.4496 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4297 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4407 XDR

2023 AZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.4496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.4297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4379 to the December average rate of 0.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.4496 was down 3.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.4644, 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 2,248 XDR
2022 Average 2,145 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,148 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.56 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.4491
0.4346
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 0.4386, compared to 0.4428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0101 XDR (High: 0.4434 / Low: 0.4334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XDR (High: 0.4496 / Low: 0.4453).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 0.4450) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+3.59%).

2023 Avg (September) 0.4450
2022 Avg (September) 0.4295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4434 0.4350 0.4379
February 0.4434 0.4334 0.4392
March 0.4437 0.4370 0.4408
April 0.4379 0.4297 0.4358
May 0.4417 0.4345 0.4375
June 0.4434 0.4360 0.4407
July 0.4424 0.4340 0.4377
August 0.4437 0.4348 0.4406
September 0.4496 0.4417 0.4450
October 0.4496 0.4453 0.4479
November 0.4487 0.4404 0.4448
December 0.4454 0.4383 0.4411