YEARLY HIGH
0.5392 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4853 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5160 AZN

2012 BGN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5181 to the December average rate of 0.5262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5392 was down 10.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,696 AZN
2011 Average 2,808 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,427 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.16 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5346
0.4897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AZN 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 0.5207, compared to 0.5114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0326 AZN (High: 0.5303 / Low: 0.4977). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 AZN (High: 0.5260 / Low: 0.5168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0236 (-4.26%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5309
2011 Avg (February) 0.5545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5291 0.5088 0.5181
February 0.5392 0.5213 0.5309
March 0.5359 0.5244 0.5301
April 0.5351 0.5241 0.5284
May 0.5303 0.4977 0.5145
June 0.5082 0.4944 0.5021
July 0.5063 0.4853 0.4935
August 0.5055 0.4925 0.4974
September 0.5262 0.5044 0.5160
October 0.5260 0.5168 0.5207
November 0.5210 0.5095 0.5146
December 0.5319 0.5186 0.5262