YEARLY HIGH
2.4591 AZN
YEARLY LOW
2.2951 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3714 AZN

2020 XDR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.4591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.2951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1640 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3494 to the December average rate of 2.4490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4591 was up 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3851, 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 12,295 AZN
2019 Average 11,781 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 11,476 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.79 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4618
2.3091
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 2.3350, compared to 2.4079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0826 AZN (High: 2.3777 / Low: 2.2951). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 AZN (High: 2.4100 / Low: 2.3998).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0826
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.4490) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1012 (+4.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.4490
2019 Avg (December) 2.3478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3571 2.3413 2.3494
February 2.3436 2.3183 2.3313
March 2.3777 2.2951 2.3360
April 2.3325 2.3125 2.3218
May 2.3342 2.3133 2.3224
June 2.3607 2.3356 2.3488
July 2.4001 2.3425 2.3656
August 2.4162 2.3944 2.4034
September 2.4202 2.3895 2.4045
October 2.4100 2.3998 2.4052
November 2.4304 2.4015 2.4198
December 2.4591 2.4335 2.4490