2013 LSL to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0927 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0748 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0816 AZN

2013 LSL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0927 was down 11.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 463 AZN

2012 Average 479 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 374 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.48 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0909

0.0743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0854, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0854

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0096 AZN (High: 0.0877 / Low: 0.0781). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AZN (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0896) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0981), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-8.72%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0896

2012 Avg (January) 0.0981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0927	0.0870	0.0896
February	0.0892	0.0876	0.0883
March	0.0870	0.0841	0.0855
April	0.0882	0.0849	0.0862
May	0.0877	0.0781	0.0843
June	0.0799	0.0767	0.0783
July	0.0806	0.0769	0.0791
August	0.0800	0.0756	0.0780
September	0.0810	0.0761	0.0785
October	0.0803	0.0777	0.0792
November	0.0778	0.0756	0.0769
December	0.0769	0.0748	0.0757