YEARLY HIGH
13001.3329 STD
YEARLY LOW
11976.5036 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12640.0868 STD

2020 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 13001.3329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11976.5036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1024.8293 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12664.1938 to the December average rate of 12143.4809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13001.3329 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 12664.1938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,006,665 STD
2019 Average 62,590,135 STD
Yearly Trough Low 59,882,518 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,124,146.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13066.6101
12059.5600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to STD 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 12896.8847, compared to 12383.2889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 513.5958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12896.8847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12383.2889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 364.0392 STD (High: 12922.5373 / Low: 12558.4981). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 12664.1938 / Low: 12664.1938).

July Spread (Volatile) ±364.0392
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 401.3685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -401.3685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 12982.6893) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12364.5225), the exchange rate shifted by +618.1668 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 12982.6893
2019 Avg (March) 12364.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12664.1938 12664.1938 12664.1938
February 12953.1702 12664.1938 12886.7389
March 13001.3329 12953.1702 12982.6893
April 13001.3329 12951.9489 12953.8800
May 12951.9489 12951.7454 12951.8242
June 12951.7454 12922.5373 12941.9822
July 12922.5373 12558.4981 12802.5825
August 12558.4981 12319.1577 12401.2140
September 12354.6620 12236.8052 12313.8126
October 12353.5424 12287.3793 12330.6385
November 12358.8564 12276.3843 12308.0052
December 12276.3843 11976.5036 12143.4809