YEARLY HIGH
0.6055 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5266 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5643 EUR

2016 AZN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.6055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0789 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5811 to the December average rate of 0.5357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6055 was down 47.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1448, 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 3,028 EUR
2015 Average 4,469 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,633 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.50 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5956
0.5303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to EUR 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 0.5772, compared to 0.5514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0507 EUR (High: 0.5903 / Low: 0.5396). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 EUR (High: 0.5474 / Low: 0.5357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5902) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2640 (-30.91%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5902
2015 Avg (May) 0.8542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5948 0.5629 0.5811
February 0.5871 0.5564 0.5696
March 0.5903 0.5396 0.5561
April 0.5932 0.5735 0.5815
May 0.6055 0.5758 0.5902
June 0.6008 0.5704 0.5850
July 0.5839 0.5605 0.5767
August 0.5612 0.5383 0.5496
September 0.5474 0.5357 0.5427
October 0.5689 0.5462 0.5602
November 0.5487 0.5355 0.5435
December 0.5443 0.5266 0.5357