YEARLY HIGH
0.8427 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7237 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8030 SGD

2017 AZN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.8427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1190 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7718 to the December average rate of 0.7932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8427 was down 9.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9293, 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 4,213 SGD
2016 Average 4,311 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,618 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.95 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8353
0.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SGD 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 0.8052, compared to 0.8008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0814 SGD (High: 0.8051 / Low: 0.7237). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 SGD (High: 0.8082 / Low: 0.7973).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8905), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0609 (-6.84%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8295
2016 Avg (April) 0.8905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8051 0.7237 0.7718
February 0.8044 0.7240 0.7754
March 0.8223 0.7906 0.8096
April 0.8427 0.8141 0.8295
May 0.8417 0.8140 0.8277
June 0.8228 0.8119 0.8170
July 0.8214 0.7981 0.8119
August 0.8109 0.7971 0.8035
September 0.8063 0.7892 0.7957
October 0.8082 0.7973 0.8022
November 0.8037 0.7912 0.7981
December 0.7987 0.7866 0.7932