YEARLY HIGH
36.0566 RUB
YEARLY LOW
30.4544 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9139 RUB

2017 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 36.0566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 30.4544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6021 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3220 to the December average rate of 34.5093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.0566 was down 29.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.4656, 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 180,283 RUB
2016 Average 209,414 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 152,272 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,010.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.6358
31.6893
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 33.2230, compared to 34.6048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.3304 RUB (High: 34.0031 / Low: 30.6726). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7292 RUB (High: 34.4533 / Low: 33.7242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3304
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1046 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 35.3069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.0774), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7705 (-14.05%).

2017 Avg (July) 35.3069
2016 Avg (July) 41.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.0031 30.6726 32.3220
February 33.0805 30.4544 32.0182
March 34.0617 32.6631 33.3186
April 34.2721 32.6442 33.5534
May 34.8459 33.1652 33.8957
June 35.4559 33.4797 34.2300
July 36.0566 34.9365 35.3069
August 35.9113 34.1245 35.0779
September 34.4796 33.6762 33.9734
October 34.4533 33.7242 34.0640
November 35.5249 34.2699 34.6973
December 34.8450 33.8848 34.5093