YEARLY HIGH
4.0985 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.6017 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8488 SDG

2016 AZN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 4.0985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.6017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4968 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8625 to the December average rate of 3.6647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.0985 was down 46.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.7102, 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 20,492 SDG
2015 Average 29,830 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 18,009 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,483.78 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0984
3.6253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SDG 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 3.9299, compared to 3.7678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2826 SDG (High: 3.9450 / Low: 3.6624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 SDG (High: 4.0985 / Low: 4.0336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2826
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

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 0.1398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.0590) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6830), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6240 (-28.58%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.0590
2015 Avg (May) 5.6830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9503 3.7567 3.8625
February 3.9159 3.7697 3.8578
March 3.9450 3.6624 3.7764
April 4.0672 3.9852 4.0212
May 4.0985 4.0336 4.0590
June 4.0889 3.9116 4.0024
July 3.9313 3.7945 3.8820
August 3.8077 3.6729 3.7422
September 3.7648 3.6606 3.7031
October 3.9857 3.7368 3.8260
November 3.8639 3.7200 3.7885
December 3.7425 3.6017 3.6647