YEARLY HIGH
28.8147 GMD
YEARLY LOW
23.6998 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2311 GMD

2016 AZN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 28.8147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 23.6998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1148 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9400 to the December average rate of 24.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.8147 was down 48.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.8921, 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 144,073 GMD
2015 Average 205,068 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 118,499 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,574.25 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.9261
23.7285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GMD 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 26.6287, compared to 25.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.8299 GMD (High: 27.6380 / Low: 23.8080). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4956 GMD (High: 26.2042 / Low: 25.7086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8299
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 28.4930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.0023), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5093 (-30.51%).

2016 Avg (May) 28.4930
2015 Avg (May) 41.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3078 24.2935 24.9400
February 25.3166 24.4141 24.9643
March 27.6380 23.8080 25.1703
April 28.5321 27.8711 28.1277
May 28.8147 28.2876 28.4930
June 28.6814 27.5503 28.0768
July 27.5219 26.6582 27.2490
August 26.8541 25.7388 26.2618
September 26.2042 25.7086 25.9200
October 26.7408 25.7658 26.3722
November 25.9184 24.4513 25.0362
December 24.7538 23.6998 24.1616