YEARLY HIGH
8.5281 LSL
YEARLY LOW
6.8603 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7433 LSL

2017 AZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 8.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 6.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6677 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3098 to the December average rate of 7.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5281 was down 20.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.7379, 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 42,640 LSL
2016 Average 45,991 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 34,302 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,338.74 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4124
7.1344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.5737, compared to 7.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8769 LSL (High: 8.1042 / Low: 7.2273). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2591 LSL (High: 7.7440 / Low: 7.4849).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8769
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.3059) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.1945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1114 (+1.36%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.3059
2016 Avg (November) 8.1945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6326 6.8603 7.3098
February 7.5633 6.8843 7.2409
March 7.8218 7.2934 7.4343
April 8.3503 7.7083 7.9899
May 8.1440 7.5818 7.8621
June 7.7440 7.4849 7.6053
July 7.9936 7.6014 7.7729
August 7.9996 7.6265 7.8173
September 8.0619 7.5618 7.7525
October 8.3628 7.8637 8.0814
November 8.5281 8.0403 8.3059
December 8.1042 7.2273 7.7473