YEARLY HIGH
68.1595 JPY
YEARLY LOW
57.8906 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.2252 JPY

2017 AZN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 68.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 57.8906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2689 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.1032 to the December average rate of 66.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 68.1595 was down 11.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 77.1411, 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 340,798 JPY
2016 Average 339,657 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 289,453 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,344.63 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.1017
61.4647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to JPY 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 64.4167, compared to 66.0337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.0337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.4038 JPY (High: 65.2944 / Low: 57.8906). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0597 JPY (High: 67.0738 / Low: 66.0141).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.4038
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 66.5814) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.5591), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9776 (-8.24%).

2017 Avg (May) 66.5814
2016 Avg (May) 72.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.2944 57.8906 62.1032
February 64.5890 58.0466 61.9345
March 66.1173 63.8565 65.0795
April 66.3017 64.1799 65.3345
May 68.1595 65.1767 66.5814
June 66.6677 64.6056 65.4670
July 67.6487 65.0991 66.5215
August 65.7510 63.9552 64.8211
September 66.7649 63.4265 65.2704
October 67.1865 66.0917 66.6320
November 67.2201 65.4336 66.4139
December 67.0738 66.0141 66.5433