2017 AZN to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |