2012 XDR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2224 AZN

YEARLY LOW

1.1774 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2030 AZN

2012 XDR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2066 to the December average rate of 1.2073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2224 was down 4.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,112 AZN

2011 Average 6,230 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 5,887 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.14 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2207

1.1802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.2068, compared to 1.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0325 AZN (High: 1.2186 / Low: 1.1862). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 AZN (High: 1.2150 / Low: 1.2052).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2423), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0250 (-2.01%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2174

2011 Avg (February) 1.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2191	1.2003	1.2066
February	1.2224	1.2111	1.2174
March	1.2174	1.2040	1.2113
April	1.2182	1.2073	1.2127
May	1.2186	1.1862	1.2027
June	1.1962	1.1858	1.1900
July	1.1928	1.1774	1.1836
August	1.1949	1.1829	1.1877
September	1.2166	1.1948	1.2069
October	1.2150	1.2052	1.2093
November	1.2067	1.1961	1.2004
December	1.2121	1.2018	1.2073