YEARLY HIGH
20399.5860 IRR
YEARLY LOW
16692.0088 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18838.4468 IRR

2016 AZN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 20399.5860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 16692.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3707.5771 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18941.9188 to the December average rate of 16972.9896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20399.5860 was down 42.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 35194.7764, 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 101,997,930 IRR
2015 Average 143,400,156 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 83,460,044 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,537,885.73 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20496.5352
16652.6673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to IRR 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 19469.5215, compared to 18207.3721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1262.1494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19469.5215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18207.3721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1354.5882 IRR (High: 19542.0722 / Low: 18187.4840). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 371.9649 IRR (High: 20148.9032 / Low: 19776.9383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1354.5882
April Spread (Stable) ±371.9649

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 953.3377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -953.3377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 20176.2129) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27049.3329), the exchange rate shifted by -6873.1199 (-25.41%).

2016 Avg (May) 20176.2129
2015 Avg (May) 27049.3329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19205.0746 18472.0252 18941.9188
February 19365.1404 18594.6365 19085.6311
March 19542.0722 18187.4840 18725.4441
April 20148.9032 19776.9383 19936.7358
May 20399.5860 20026.8074 20176.2129
June 20368.9578 19499.7572 19951.1862
July 19581.8041 18839.9443 19241.2466
August 18848.5038 18184.8953 18512.6338
September 18490.1850 18114.1335 18296.9521
October 18811.8254 18189.1813 18586.8740
November 18210.9930 17249.1944 17633.5364
December 17227.2140 16692.0088 16972.9896