YEARLY HIGH
1.1075 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.9311 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0087 BAM

2017 AZN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1.1075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1765 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9937 to the December average rate of 0.9733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1075 was down 6.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1839, 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 5,538 BAM
2016 Average 5,519 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,655 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 882.33 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0953
0.9558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BAM 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 1.0362, compared to 0.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1136 BAM (High: 1.0447 / Low: 0.9311). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 BAM (High: 0.9920 / Low: 0.9721).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1136
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.0837) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0536 (-4.71%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.0837
2016 Avg (April) 1.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0432 0.9337 0.9937
February 1.0447 0.9311 1.0070
March 1.0729 1.0328 1.0540
April 1.1075 1.0559 1.0837
May 1.0735 1.0234 1.0499
June 1.0351 1.0112 1.0288
July 1.0223 0.9792 1.0056
August 0.9886 0.9606 0.9777
September 0.9884 0.9560 0.9674
October 0.9920 0.9721 0.9817
November 0.9937 0.9642 0.9810
December 0.9856 0.9584 0.9733