YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 AZN

2012 BTN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0161 was down 10.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81 AZN
2011 Average 85 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 69 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.00 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0162
0.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 AZN (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0152).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-8.76%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0160
2011 Avg (February) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0148 0.0154
February 0.0161 0.0157 0.0160
March 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
April 0.0155 0.0149 0.0152
May 0.0149 0.0140 0.0145
June 0.0143 0.0137 0.0140
July 0.0153 0.0141 0.0147
August 0.0153 0.0152 0.0153
September 0.0157 0.0145 0.0151
October 0.0158 0.0145 0.0148
November 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
December 0.0145 0.0142 0.0144