YEARLY HIGH
4.1391 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.5259 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9308 CNY

2017 AZN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 4.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.5259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6132 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7240 to the December average rate of 3.8842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1391 was down 6.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4273, 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 20,696 CNY
2016 Average 20,734 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 17,630 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,066.03 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.1221
3.6878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CNY 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 3.9424, compared to 3.9192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3651 CNY (High: 3.8910 / Low: 3.5259). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 CNY (High: 4.0412 / Low: 4.0004).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3651
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.0859) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2712), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1853 (-4.34%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.0859
2016 Avg (April) 4.2712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8636 3.5311 3.7240
February 3.8910 3.5259 3.7677
March 4.0509 3.8640 3.9714
April 4.1391 4.0124 4.0859
May 4.1181 4.0065 4.0853
June 4.0412 4.0004 4.0199
July 4.0361 3.9629 4.0110
August 4.0141 3.8728 3.9389
September 3.9549 3.8116 3.8716
October 3.9513 3.8656 3.9110
November 3.9230 3.8486 3.8983
December 3.9180 3.8253 3.8842