YEARLY HIGH
0.5661 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4752 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5155 EUR

2017 AZN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5078 to the December average rate of 0.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5661 was down 6.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6055, 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 2,830 EUR
2016 Average 2,821 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,376 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.23 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5596
0.4888
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 0.5296, compared to 0.5015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0603 EUR (High: 0.5361 / Low: 0.4758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 EUR (High: 0.5073 / Low: 0.4969).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5815), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-4.78%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5537
2016 Avg (April) 0.5815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5328 0.4752 0.5078
February 0.5361 0.4758 0.5152
March 0.5468 0.5281 0.5386
April 0.5661 0.5394 0.5537
May 0.5487 0.5233 0.5366
June 0.5294 0.5170 0.5257
July 0.5221 0.5007 0.5137
August 0.5053 0.4914 0.4996
September 0.5037 0.4887 0.4947
October 0.5073 0.4969 0.5021
November 0.5078 0.4930 0.5013
December 0.5040 0.4900 0.4976