YEARLY HIGH
0.6692 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5655 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6152 CHF

2016 AZN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.6692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6355 to the December average rate of 0.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6692 was down 48.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2997, 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 3,346 CHF
2015 Average 4,774 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,828 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.62 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6602
0.5679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CHF 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 0.6327, compared to 0.5977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0483 CHF (High: 0.6400 / Low: 0.5918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 CHF (High: 0.5971 / Low: 0.5848).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0483
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6525) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2362 (-26.58%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6525
2015 Avg (May) 0.8886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6439 0.6248 0.6355
February 0.6400 0.6155 0.6271
March 0.6400 0.5918 0.6080
April 0.6517 0.6237 0.6357
May 0.6692 0.6339 0.6525
June 0.6650 0.6257 0.6377
July 0.6335 0.6073 0.6263
August 0.6102 0.5853 0.5983
September 0.5971 0.5848 0.5928
October 0.6187 0.5960 0.6094
November 0.5920 0.5783 0.5840
December 0.5820 0.5655 0.5756