2016 AZN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14795.6979 STD

YEARLY LOW

12911.6945 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13825.2078 STD

2016 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 14795.6979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12911.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1884.0034 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14230.1860 to the December average rate of 13135.9578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14795.6979 was down 46.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 27838.6331, 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 73,978,490 STD

2015 Average 109,434,429 STD

Yearly Trough Low 64,558,473 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,420,017.08 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14554.6230

13006.9882

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AZN to STD 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 14143.7419, compared to 13506.6736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 637.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14143.7419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13506.6736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1190.0708 STD (High: 14421.5881 / Low: 13231.5173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 301.3324 STD (High: 13442.7658 / Low: 13141.4334).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1190.0708

September Spread (Stable) ±301.3324

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 665.8927 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -665.8927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 14425.6535) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20904.1018), the exchange rate shifted by -6478.4483 (-30.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 14425.6535

2015 Avg (May) 20904.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14508.0024	13835.7428	14230.1860
February	14321.8879	13746.1806	14003.5464
March	14421.5881	13231.5173	13654.4566
April	14482.4031	14054.0468	14223.2124
May	14795.6979	14107.6821	14425.6535
June	14754.8010	13568.0195	14325.3965
July	14293.1126	13774.9624	14125.7639
August	13787.2474	13187.3761	13459.8712
September	13442.7658	13141.4334	13297.3054
October	13953.0737	13369.8122	13716.4083
November	13533.2223	13125.9405	13304.7352
December	13270.5241	12911.6945	13135.9578