2016 AZN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.4656 RUB

YEARLY LOW

33.6530 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.9100 RUB

2016 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 51.4656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 33.6530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8126 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3242 to the December average rate of 35.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.4656 was down 42.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 89.1292, 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 257,328 RUB

2015 Average 304,496 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 168,265 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,063.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.2116

33.6380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to RUB 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 45.1813, compared to 38.6387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.4202 RUB (High: 47.3190 / Low: 41.8988). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2816 RUB (High: 39.9715 / Low: 38.6899).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4202

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2816

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.5380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 48.3242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 81.7492), the exchange rate shifted by -33.4250 (-40.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 48.3242

2015 Avg (January) 81.7492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.4656	46.5877	48.3242
February	50.6405	47.8260	48.8305
March	47.3190	41.8988	43.2925
April	45.1860	42.9914	43.9015
May	44.8229	43.0719	43.9341
June	44.9704	41.1449	42.8052
July	41.8908	40.3134	41.0774
August	41.8733	38.9482	39.9443
September	39.9715	38.6899	39.2330
October	39.4421	38.0707	38.7077
November	38.6496	36.8465	37.8504
December	36.7074	33.6530	35.0192