2016 AZN to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9301 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.7434 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8278 CAD

2016 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.9301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1867 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8957 to the December average rate of 0.7535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9301 was down 42.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6222, 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 4,651 CAD

2015 Average 6,334 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,717 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 933.32 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9100

0.7392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CAD 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 0.8573, compared to 0.7983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0689 CAD (High: 0.9301 / Low: 0.8612). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 CAD (High: 0.7635 / Low: 0.7434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0689

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8957) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6461 (-41.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8957

2015 Avg (January) 1.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9301	0.8612	0.8957
February	0.8846	0.8575	0.8721
March	0.8620	0.7963	0.8189
April	0.8654	0.8329	0.8460
May	0.8796	0.8318	0.8627
June	0.8789	0.8296	0.8482
July	0.8432	0.8176	0.8318
August	0.8214	0.7841	0.8003
September	0.8083	0.7758	0.7964
October	0.8277	0.8060	0.8189
November	0.8108	0.7699	0.7888
December	0.7635	0.7434	0.7535