YEARLY HIGH
74.2823 LRD
YEARLY LOW
48.1612 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.8354 LRD

2017 AZN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 74.2823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 48.1612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1211 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5402 to the December average rate of 73.9440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 74.2823 was up 21.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 60.9104, 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 371,412 LRD
2016 Average 278,940 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 240,806 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,605.56 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

76.2844
48.1998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to LRD 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 53.9225, compared to 67.7483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.7483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.8632 LRD (High: 68.2668 / Low: 53.4035). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4795 LRD (High: 74.2823 / Low: 73.8029).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.8632
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 73.9440) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.8879), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0561 (+42.51%).

2017 Avg (December) 73.9440
2016 Avg (December) 51.8879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.6309 48.5075 50.5402
February 53.4034 48.1612 51.6476
March 55.7209 52.4547 54.1374
April 56.7552 54.8076 55.8912
May 56.3400 54.7027 55.8693
June 56.0815 54.8932 55.4494
July 55.7510 52.9359 54.9484
August 68.2668 53.4035 66.3450
September 69.8189 67.6912 68.9064
October 70.2630 69.2054 69.8245
November 73.9034 70.2630 72.5213
December 74.2823 73.8029 73.9440