2016 AZN to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 10.7379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.5702.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1677 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2782 to the December average rate of 7.8272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.7379 was down 29.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.1755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AZN to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.9240, compared to 8.4782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4457 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.1916 LSL (High: 10.6246 / Low: 9.4330). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4769 LSL (High: 8.0472 / Low: 7.5702).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7333 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.2782) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.7540), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4758 (-30.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7379 | 9.7858 | 10.2782 |
| February | 10.3323 | 9.7105 | 9.9917 |
| March | 10.0712 | 9.1711 | 9.5178 |
| April | 10.0155 | 9.4091 | 9.6336 |
| May | 10.6246 | 9.4330 | 10.2015 |
| June | 10.5121 | 9.3655 | 9.9209 |
| July | 9.5462 | 8.7128 | 9.1876 |
| August | 8.7835 | 8.1805 | 8.4757 |
| September | 8.8335 | 8.2604 | 8.5665 |
| October | 8.9135 | 8.2161 | 8.6180 |
| November | 8.4410 | 7.9311 | 8.1945 |
| December | 8.0472 | 7.5702 | 7.8272 |