YEARLY HIGH
0.8198 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6686 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7550 CAD

2017 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1513 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7133 to the December average rate of 0.7517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8198 was down 11.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9301, 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 4,099 CAD
2016 Average 4,138 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,343 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.39 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8163
0.7040
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 0.7654, compared to 0.7446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0857 CAD (High: 0.7543 / Low: 0.6686). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 CAD (High: 0.7591 / Low: 0.7465).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0857
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0558 (-6.46%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8069
2016 Avg (May) 0.8627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7462 0.6693 0.7133
February 0.7543 0.6686 0.7183
March 0.7852 0.7504 0.7710
April 0.8123 0.7767 0.7973
May 0.8198 0.7891 0.8069
June 0.8021 0.7670 0.7858
July 0.7707 0.7313 0.7524
August 0.7567 0.7338 0.7443
September 0.7404 0.7123 0.7247
October 0.7591 0.7340 0.7433
November 0.7591 0.7465 0.7510
December 0.7621 0.7392 0.7517