YEARLY HIGH
0.1280 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1103 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1180 AZN

2019 LSL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.1103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1226 to the December average rate of 0.1181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1280 was down 12.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1463, 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 640 AZN
2018 Average 646 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 551 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.66 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1247
0.1116
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 0.1200, compared to 0.1160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0100 AZN (High: 0.1276 / Low: 0.1176). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AZN (High: 0.1227 / Low: 0.1197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1236) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0192 (-13.44%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1236
2018 Avg (February) 0.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1276 0.1176 0.1226
February 0.1280 0.1208 0.1236
March 0.1217 0.1161 0.1186
April 0.1220 0.1178 0.1203
May 0.1198 0.1162 0.1182
June 0.1204 0.1133 0.1167
July 0.1227 0.1197 0.1212
August 0.1198 0.1103 0.1127
September 0.1165 0.1117 0.1146
October 0.1171 0.1115 0.1143
November 0.1165 0.1126 0.1151
December 0.1214 0.1150 0.1181