Exchange Rate Volatility Peaks as AZN Faces Massive Swings
2024-03-12
Summary of Yesterday
- Opening:
- Closing:
- Difference of Opening & Closing:
- Daily High:
- Daily Low:
- Difference of Daily High & Low:
Statistical Measures
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- Standard Deviation:
Trend
Analysis of Exchange Rate Trends
Firstly, I will address the overall trend of the exchange rates. To determine the overall trend, I examine the timestamped data from start to finish. Here, the rates vary considerably over the whole period, reaching a high of 0.82554 and a low of 0.76306, with no clear pattern of continuous increase or decrease. The trends here seem to be short-lived, fluctuating at around the same level throughout the day, thereby showing a relative stability over the period shown.
Seasonality and Recurring Patterns
Upon closely examining the data, it's observed that is not enough to suggest any strong seasonality or recurring patterns in the exchange rates. The values are seemingly erratic and shows minor fluctuations in a relatively stable range through the course of a day. Although there are several peaks and troughs, they do not show a consistent pattern over an extended period to suggest a cyclic pattern.
Examination of Extreme Fluctuations
Regarding outliers or extreme fluctuations, a few instances were observed. For example, at the timestamp of 2024-03-12 06:05:02, the exchange rate reached a strikingly high value of 0.82297, and at 2024-03-12 00:25:02, the value sharply dropped to 0.76306 compared to its surrounding values. These could be potential outliers given their significant deviation from their neighboring data points. It's important to understand the potential reasons behind these significant fluctuations for a more accurate assessment of the exchange rate behavior.
Please note that this analysis is based on a statistical approach, and external factors like market opening/closing hours, weekends/holidays, or the release of key financial news and reports have not been considered in this regard since it's not asked for in the request.