2014 LSL to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0760 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0671 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0723 AZN

2014 LSL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0722 to the December average rate of 0.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0760 was down 17.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0927, 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 380 AZN

2013 Average 408 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 336 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.57 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0760

0.0675

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 0.0733, compared to 0.0714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 AZN (High: 0.0746 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 AZN (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0753) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0843), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-10.59%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0753

2013 Avg (May) 0.0843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0746	0.0699	0.0722
February	0.0731	0.0698	0.0714
March	0.0743	0.0720	0.0730
April	0.0752	0.0736	0.0743
May	0.0760	0.0745	0.0753
June	0.0744	0.0727	0.0735
July	0.0747	0.0728	0.0736
August	0.0742	0.0729	0.0735
September	0.0735	0.0696	0.0714
October	0.0720	0.0691	0.0707
November	0.0716	0.0696	0.0707
December	0.0712	0.0671	0.0682