YEARLY HIGH
1.2012 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0236 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1636 BBD

2017 AZN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.2012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1776 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0799 to the December average rate of 1.1784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2012 was down 10.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3461, 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 6,006 BBD
2016 Average 6,248 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,118 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887.80 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1976
1.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BBD 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 1.1470, compared to 1.1801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1050 BBD (High: 1.1331 / Low: 1.0281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 1.1775 / Low: 1.1765).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1050
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.1865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1322 (-10.03%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.1865
2016 Avg (April) 1.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1166 1.0236 1.0799
February 1.1331 1.0281 1.0961
March 1.1730 1.1220 1.1523
April 1.2012 1.1662 1.1865
May 1.1923 1.1765 1.1869
June 1.1869 1.1757 1.1807
July 1.1866 1.1765 1.1850
August 1.1867 1.1765 1.1810
September 1.1868 1.1765 1.1788
October 1.1868 1.1765 1.1800
November 1.1775 1.1765 1.1773
December 1.1838 1.1765 1.1784