2012 GBP to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2772 AZN

YEARLY LOW

1.2042 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2451 AZN

2012 GBP to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0730 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2193 to the December average rate of 1.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2772 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,386 AZN

2011 Average 6,329 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 6,021 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.93 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2709

1.2146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.2392, compared to 1.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0619 AZN (High: 1.2751 / Low: 1.2133). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 AZN (High: 1.2691 / Low: 1.2525).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0619

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2662) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+3.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2662

2011 Avg (December) 1.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2393	1.2042	1.2193
February	1.2530	1.2322	1.2425
March	1.2561	1.2284	1.2438
April	1.2772	1.2446	1.2580
May	1.2751	1.2133	1.2509
June	1.2342	1.2052	1.2205
July	1.2364	1.2127	1.2253
August	1.2466	1.2202	1.2344
September	1.2760	1.2464	1.2649
October	1.2691	1.2525	1.2621
November	1.2668	1.2441	1.2527
December	1.2772	1.2568	1.2662