2017 AZN to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4820 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4047 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4516 GBP

2017 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.4820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4374 to the December average rate of 0.4396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4820 was down 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5128, 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 2,410 GBP

2016 Average 2,309 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,023 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.54 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4726

0.4342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GBP 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 0.4556, compared to 0.4476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0530 GBP (High: 0.4577 / Low: 0.4047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 GBP (High: 0.4445 / Low: 0.4352).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4694) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+1.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4694

2016 Avg (April) 0.4610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4552	0.4078	0.4374
February	0.4577	0.4047	0.4393
March	0.4747	0.4561	0.4668
April	0.4820	0.4542	0.4694
May	0.4631	0.4533	0.4593
June	0.4659	0.4546	0.4613
July	0.4612	0.4479	0.4554
August	0.4632	0.4486	0.4558
September	0.4552	0.4329	0.4427
October	0.4532	0.4429	0.4470
November	0.4510	0.4352	0.4452
December	0.4445	0.4352	0.4396