YEARLY HIGH
1047.6472 BIF
YEARLY LOW
862.6408 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1002.4798 BIF

2017 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1047.6472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 862.6408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 185.0065 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 906.8196 to the December average rate of 1036.2629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1047.6472 was down 4.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 1100.6535, 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 5,238,236 BIF
2016 Average 5,045,682 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,313,204 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 925,032.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1049.2072
893.8752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BIF 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 974.6312, compared to 1030.3283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.6971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 974.6312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1030.3283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 92.6764 BIF (High: 959.4343 / Low: 866.7579). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4944 BIF (High: 1024.3474 / Low: 1013.8529).

February Spread (Volatile) ±92.6764
June Spread (Stable) ±10.4944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2057 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1036.2629) against the same month in 2016 (average: 945.5656), the exchange rate shifted by +90.6973 (+9.59%).

2017 Avg (December) 1036.2629
2016 Avg (December) 945.5656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 936.1146 862.6408 906.8196
February 959.4343 866.7579 928.1537
March 1008.2553 942.0656 977.2439
April 1023.9521 986.1377 1006.8542
May 1022.8192 995.2059 1010.7344
June 1024.3474 1013.8529 1017.9817
July 1028.2028 1002.8920 1022.0445
August 1039.8054 1015.4414 1026.5133
September 1039.2007 1023.5182 1028.9817
October 1042.1255 1027.9070 1034.6866
November 1038.3279 1026.4734 1033.4809
December 1047.6472 1030.8018 1036.2629