YEARLY HIGH
708.8758 IQD
YEARLY LOW
604.2412 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
682.3944 IQD

2017 AZN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 708.8758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 604.2412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.6346 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 637.3803 to the December average rate of 701.3628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 708.8758 was down 10.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 795.4579, 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 3,544,379 IQD
2016 Average 3,558,003 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,021,206 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,173.09 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

707.7611
630.9820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to IQD 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 673.4059, compared to 691.3830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.9771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 673.4059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 691.3830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 65.9902 IQD (High: 673.1571 / Low: 607.1668). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9935 IQD (High: 708.8758 / Low: 695.8824).

February Spread (Volatile) ±65.9902
December Spread (Stable) ±12.9935

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.1902 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 701.3628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 663.7214), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6414 (+5.67%).

2017 Avg (December) 701.3628
2016 Avg (December) 663.7214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 659.4193 604.2412 637.3803
February 673.1571 607.1668 647.6211
March 693.5484 653.3155 676.7910
April 708.0838 678.3790 694.9382
May 704.6200 683.9118 693.9475
June 697.8083 683.4323 689.7573
July 701.4266 683.2418 691.4407
August 701.6139 680.4118 689.1960
September 702.5664 684.3441 690.3777
October 698.8096 684.6235 689.0023
November 696.9708 682.1471 686.9185
December 708.8758 695.8824 701.3628