YEARLY HIGH
38.9613 BTN
YEARLY LOW
34.4240 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.8417 BTN

2017 AZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 38.9613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 34.4240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5373 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.7541 to the December average rate of 37.8555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.9613 was down 14.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.3043, 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 194,807 BTN
2016 Average 209,821 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 172,120 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,686.48 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.5722
36.5889
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 37.6771, compared to 38.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.6235 BTN (High: 38.0475 / Low: 34.4240). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4463 BTN (High: 38.3133 / Low: 37.8670).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6235
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 37.9557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.6203), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6646 (-6.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 37.9557
2016 Avg (September) 40.6203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8317 34.8724 36.7541
February 37.8339 34.7510 36.7556
March 38.4517 37.4507 37.9863
April 38.7898 37.7407 38.2921
May 38.5176 37.6989 38.2309
June 38.3133 37.8670 38.0435
July 38.4350 37.7735 38.1965
August 38.0475 34.4240 37.4522
September 38.9613 37.5963 37.9557
October 38.8461 38.1699 38.4069
November 38.4621 37.7711 38.1704
December 38.2670 37.5095 37.8555