YEARLY HIGH
2.0510 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.8203 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9270 LTL

2016 AZN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2306 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9639 to the December average rate of 1.8492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0510 was down 46.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8218, 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 10,255 LTL
2015 Average 14,995 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 9,102 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,153.20 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0350
1.8323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to LTL 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 1.9694, compared to 1.8847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1452 LTL (High: 1.9950 / Low: 1.8499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 LTL (High: 1.8716 / Low: 1.8293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1452
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0886 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.0181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8070 (-28.56%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.0181
2015 Avg (May) 2.8251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9967 1.9135 1.9639
February 1.9848 1.9121 1.9405
March 1.9950 1.8499 1.8984
April 2.0220 1.9737 1.9940
May 2.0510 1.9955 2.0181
June 2.0452 1.9639 2.0016
July 1.9924 1.9227 1.9689
August 1.9237 1.8394 1.8803
September 1.8716 1.8293 1.8503
October 1.9368 1.8629 1.9023
November 1.8937 1.8264 1.8571
December 1.8697 1.8203 1.8492