YEARLY HIGH
0.9369 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7548 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8409 AUD

2016 AZN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.9369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1820 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8996 to the December average rate of 0.7695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9369 was down 43.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6526, 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 4,684 AUD
2015 Average 6,596 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,774 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9266
0.7552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to AUD 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 0.8788, compared to 0.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0977 AUD (High: 0.8938 / Low: 0.7961). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 AUD (High: 0.7777 / Low: 0.7548).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0977
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.9124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2976 (-24.60%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.9124
2015 Avg (May) 1.2100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9314 0.8693 0.8996
February 0.8974 0.8659 0.8871
March 0.8938 0.7961 0.8249
April 0.8756 0.8430 0.8607
May 0.9369 0.8657 0.9124
June 0.9273 0.8537 0.8883
July 0.8632 0.8240 0.8473
August 0.8325 0.7980 0.8078
September 0.8164 0.7848 0.8021
October 0.8264 0.7961 0.8117
November 0.7931 0.7683 0.7795
December 0.7777 0.7548 0.7695