YEARLY HIGH
980.7793 CDF
YEARLY LOW
630.0547 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
849.4983 CDF

2017 AZN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 980.7793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 630.0547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 350.7246 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 654.9367 to the December average rate of 929.7113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 980.7793 was up 46.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 668.6895, 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 4,903,897 CDF
2016 Average 3,016,767 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,150,274 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,753,622.89 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

968.9922
626.3862
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 772.2339, compared to 926.7627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 154.5288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 772.2339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 926.7627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 106.0659 CDF (High: 742.7762 / Low: 636.7103). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1036 CDF (High: 932.4457 / Low: 919.3421).

February Spread (Volatile) ±106.0659
October Spread (Stable) ±13.1036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.9547 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 940.4417) against the same month in 2016 (average: 601.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +339.1447 (+56.40%).

2017 Avg (August) 940.4417
2016 Avg (August) 601.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 678.1068 630.0547 654.9367
February 742.7762 636.7103 697.8153
March 792.7262 733.6282 766.3133
April 835.9489 788.1039 816.9072
May 847.9899 828.6648 839.2084
June 881.3499 847.4618 858.2226
July 964.8009 881.3499 921.1764
August 980.7793 905.1916 940.4417
September 929.2390 914.7059 919.4870
October 932.4457 919.3421 924.8226
November 933.1763 919.3421 924.9371
December 938.8235 919.3421 929.7113