YEARLY HIGH
0.0274 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0216 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 AZN

2016 AFN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0231 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0274 was up 19.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137 AZN
2015 Average 83 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 108 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.08 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0272
0.0214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 AZN (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0267) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+52.86%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0267
2015 Avg (December) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0228 0.0231
February 0.0235 0.0226 0.0230
March 0.0243 0.0225 0.0236
April 0.0224 0.0219 0.0222
May 0.0220 0.0216 0.0219
June 0.0227 0.0216 0.0220
July 0.0232 0.0226 0.0228
August 0.0248 0.0233 0.0241
September 0.0249 0.0244 0.0247
October 0.0251 0.0243 0.0246
November 0.0262 0.0250 0.0257
December 0.0274 0.0262 0.0267