YEARLY HIGH
4.7272 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.9883 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5444 SBD

2017 AZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 4.7272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 3.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7388 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2416 to the December average rate of 4.5814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7272 was down 11.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3280, 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 23,636 SBD
2016 Average 24,719 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 19,942 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,694.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7189
4.1982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SBD 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 4.4915, compared to 4.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4258 SBD (High: 4.4141 / Low: 3.9883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 SBD (High: 4.6091 / Low: 4.5541).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4258
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0648 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.6390) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5899 (-11.28%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.6390
2016 Avg (April) 5.2289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4076 4.0086 4.2416
February 4.4141 3.9883 4.2655
March 4.5722 4.3555 4.4771
April 4.7272 4.5252 4.6390
May 4.7166 4.6090 4.6755
June 4.6979 4.6007 4.6506
July 4.6772 4.5669 4.6367
August 4.6094 4.5412 4.5719
September 4.6525 4.5384 4.5762
October 4.6572 4.5792 4.6085
November 4.6715 4.5846 4.6091
December 4.6091 4.5541 4.5814