YEARLY HIGH
0.8120 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.6720 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7589 AUD

2017 AZN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.6720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1400 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7244 to the December average rate of 0.7701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8120 was down 13.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9369, 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 4,060 AUD
2016 Average 4,204 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,360 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.14 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8069
0.7066
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 0.7603, compared to 0.7575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0940 AUD (High: 0.7714 / Low: 0.6774). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 AUD (High: 0.7795 / Low: 0.7632).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1138 (-12.48%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7985
2016 Avg (May) 0.9124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7714 0.6774 0.7244
February 0.7413 0.6720 0.7149
March 0.7694 0.7385 0.7558
April 0.8007 0.7642 0.7868
May 0.8120 0.7810 0.7985
June 0.8041 0.7703 0.7816
July 0.7825 0.7365 0.7594
August 0.7580 0.7392 0.7460
September 0.7576 0.7298 0.7396
October 0.7686 0.7475 0.7574
November 0.7795 0.7632 0.7723
December 0.7836 0.7533 0.7701