YEARLY HIGH
5.7165 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.7634 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2470 NOK

2016 AZN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.7165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 4.7634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9531 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5634 to the December average rate of 4.8374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.7165 was down 42.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.9758, 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 28,583 NOK
2015 Average 39,937 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 23,817 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,765.66 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.6360
4.7648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to NOK 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 5.4379, compared to 5.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4846 NOK (High: 5.5544 / Low: 5.0698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1296 NOK (High: 4.9932 / Low: 4.8636).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4846
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1296

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 0.2914 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.5634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.7844), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2210 (-43.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.5634
2015 Avg (January) 9.7844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7165 5.3146 5.5634
February 5.5581 5.3275 5.4430
March 5.5544 5.0698 5.2458
April 5.4946 5.3532 5.4243
May 5.6172 5.3269 5.4899
June 5.5872 5.3063 5.4608
July 5.4901 5.2873 5.4052
August 5.3175 5.0000 5.1138
September 5.0640 4.9156 4.9977
October 5.1330 4.9060 5.0457
November 4.9932 4.8636 4.9367
December 4.9049 4.7634 4.8374