YEARLY HIGH
4.1726 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.5431 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0363 BOB

2017 AZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 4.1726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.5431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6295 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7351 to the December average rate of 4.0733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1726 was down 10.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6366, 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 20,863 BOB
2016 Average 21,548 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 17,715 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,147.61 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.1598
3.6965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BOB 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 3.9751, compared to 4.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3773 BOB (High: 3.9268 / Low: 3.5495). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 BOB (High: 4.1080 / Low: 4.0523).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3773
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.1106) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1483 (-3.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.1106
2016 Avg (August) 4.2590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8584 3.5431 3.7351
February 3.9268 3.5495 3.7936
March 4.0709 3.8569 3.9891
April 4.1723 4.0358 4.1147
May 4.1537 4.0732 4.1212
June 4.1299 4.0611 4.0972
July 4.1405 4.0782 4.1187
August 4.1726 4.0647 4.1106
September 4.1580 4.0885 4.1152
October 4.1580 4.0545 4.0802
November 4.1284 4.0633 4.0869
December 4.1080 4.0523 4.0733