2016 AZN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

410.4604 SOS

YEARLY LOW

310.6439 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

371.1529 SOS

2016 AZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 410.4604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 310.6439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.8165 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 390.7927 to the December average rate of 323.3426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 410.4604 was down 55.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 925.0137, 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 2,052,302 SOS

2015 Average 3,358,305 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,553,219 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 499,082.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

410.5170

315.4177

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SOS 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 391.5429, compared to 350.7630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.7799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 391.5429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.7630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 29.1946 SOS (High: 397.0366 / Low: 367.8419). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7147 SOS (High: 404.7303 / Low: 400.0156).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.1946

April Spread (Stable) ±4.7147

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.6740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 402.5920) against the same month in 2015 (average: 666.5644), the exchange rate shifted by -263.9723 (-39.60%).

2016 Avg (May) 402.5920

2015 Avg (May) 666.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	398.7278	379.6774	390.7927
February	392.2268	380.8717	387.6083
March	397.0366	367.8419	379.3089
April	404.7303	400.0156	402.1661
May	410.4604	397.2453	402.5920
June	401.2849	377.1609	386.7891
July	378.9269	361.8741	371.7497
August	364.8524	352.7816	358.5178
September	359.9234	350.6911	354.9206
October	364.7398	347.3146	359.3605
November	347.9129	319.1859	336.6865
December	332.1052	310.6439	323.3426