YEARLY HIGH
0.2943 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1767 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2385 AZN

2012 SDG to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2938 to the December average rate of 0.1778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2943 was down 7.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,471 AZN
2011 Average 1,482 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 884 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.67 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3054
0.1657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2937, compared to 0.1833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1169 AZN (High: 0.2940 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AZN (High: 0.2942 / Low: 0.2934).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1169
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2937
2011 Avg (May) 0.2954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2942 0.2934 0.2938
February 0.2942 0.2933 0.2938
March 0.2941 0.2930 0.2936
April 0.2941 0.2929 0.2938
May 0.2943 0.2928 0.2937
June 0.2939 0.2932 0.2936
July 0.2940 0.1771 0.2108
August 0.1782 0.1767 0.1774
September 0.1784 0.1770 0.1778
October 0.1784 0.1775 0.1779
November 0.1785 0.1774 0.1779
December 0.1785 0.1774 0.1778