2016 AZN to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

668.6895 CDF

YEARLY LOW

533.4565 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

603.2505 CDF

2016 AZN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 668.6895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 533.4565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.2331 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 585.1715 to the December average rate of 657.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 668.6895 was down 43.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1190.7944, 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 3,343,448 CDF

2015 Average 4,599,804 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,667,282 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 676,165.35 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

665.6426

565.9686

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CDF 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 599.1380, compared to 607.3631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 599.1380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 607.3631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 125.9158 CDF (High: 659.3723 / Low: 533.4565). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8356 CDF (High: 625.4280 / Low: 613.5924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±125.9158

May Spread (Stable) ±11.8356

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 16.6348 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 657.3365) against the same month in 2015 (average: 809.6407), the exchange rate shifted by -152.3042 (-18.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 657.3365

2015 Avg (December) 809.6407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	593.2527	571.5163	585.1715
February	595.2416	575.4581	587.1635
March	599.1839	559.1100	574.2748
April	618.5893	605.4065	611.8915
May	625.4280	613.5924	618.3590
June	629.1363	599.7323	617.9675
July	615.2343	598.0745	607.4648
August	611.3113	591.4352	601.2970
September	602.7580	588.3995	593.9078
October	612.7909	580.0749	600.4037
November	659.3723	533.4565	583.7689
December	668.6895	645.1024	657.3365