YEARLY HIGH
45.3043 BTN
YEARLY LOW
37.7342 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.9719 BTN

2016 AZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 45.3043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 37.7342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5701 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.4640 to the December average rate of 38.3022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.3043 was down 44.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.0325, 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 226,521 BTN
2015 Average 317,937 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 188,671 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,850.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.2271
37.6727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BTN 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 43.2980, compared to 40.6457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.2980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.2775 BTN (High: 43.6632 / Low: 40.3858). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9295 BTN (High: 44.3557 / Low: 43.4262).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2775
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6973 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 44.5976) against the same month in 2015 (average: 60.6975), the exchange rate shifted by -16.0999 (-26.52%).

2016 Avg (May) 44.5976
2015 Avg (May) 60.6975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.2002 41.7986 42.4640
February 43.9717 42.1572 43.1682
March 43.6632 40.3858 41.4751
April 44.3557 43.4262 43.8262
May 45.3043 44.0696 44.5976
June 45.2654 43.5961 44.2572
July 43.5762 41.9079 42.8999
August 41.8735 40.5200 41.2026
September 41.0437 40.0072 40.6203
October 41.7499 40.4085 41.2373
November 40.4505 39.2626 39.6116
December 39.2020 37.7342 38.3022