YEARLY HIGH
0.1828 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1597 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1730 AZN

2012 ARS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1820 to the December average rate of 0.1609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1828 was down 8.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 914 AZN
2011 Average 957 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 799 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.46 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1841
0.1588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.1790, compared to 0.1670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0038 AZN (High: 0.1777 / Low: 0.1739). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AZN (High: 0.1814 / Low: 0.1802).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-9.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1820
2011 Avg (January) 0.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1828 0.1812 0.1820
February 0.1814 0.1802 0.1808
March 0.1813 0.1798 0.1805
April 0.1799 0.1781 0.1789
May 0.1781 0.1757 0.1767
June 0.1777 0.1739 0.1753
July 0.1741 0.1716 0.1727
August 0.1718 0.1695 0.1706
September 0.1694 0.1671 0.1682
October 0.1672 0.1647 0.1662
November 0.1647 0.1624 0.1637
December 0.1623 0.1597 0.1609