YEARLY HIGH
349.7464 SOS
YEARLY LOW
295.5925 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.8909 SOS

2017 AZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 349.7464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 295.5925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1539 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.9177 to the December average rate of 341.7434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 349.7464 was down 14.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 410.4604, 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 1,748,732 SOS
2016 Average 1,855,370 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,477,963 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,769.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

347.0641
308.7226
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 331.9242, compared to 341.8577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.9242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.8577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 31.6843 SOS (High: 329.0750 / Low: 297.3907). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8933 SOS (High: 346.0799 / Low: 339.1866).

February Spread (Volatile) ±31.6843
October Spread (Stable) ±6.8933

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 1.5204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 343.8690) against the same month in 2016 (average: 402.1661), the exchange rate shifted by -58.2971 (-14.50%).

2017 Avg (April) 343.8690
2016 Avg (April) 402.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 322.5582 295.5925 311.9177
February 329.0750 297.3907 317.3373
March 340.4540 321.8935 333.0401
April 349.7464 336.8309 343.8690
May 348.5207 339.0324 343.4506
June 347.0869 338.3225 341.9302
July 348.1407 338.5042 342.4183
August 346.4706 337.2356 341.6508
September 349.4512 339.1489 342.4364
October 346.0799 339.1866 341.9025
November 349.4118 338.2631 340.9945
December 349.4118 339.1866 341.7434