YEARLY HIGH
13879.8654 STD
YEARLY LOW
11696.0854 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12634.1608 STD

2017 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 13879.8654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11696.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2183.7801 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12459.9519 to the December average rate of 12188.4332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13879.8654 was down 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 14795.6979, 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 69,399,327 STD
2016 Average 69,123,218 STD
Yearly Trough Low 58,480,427 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,918,900.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13721.0313
11976.5621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 12986.3226, compared to 12281.9989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 704.3237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12986.3226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12281.9989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1450.0760 STD (High: 13146.1614 / Low: 11696.0854). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 161.3849 STD (High: 12371.2761 / Low: 12209.8912).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1450.0760
October Spread (Stable) ±161.3849

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 406.1976 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -406.1976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 13575.6589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14223.2124), the exchange rate shifted by -647.5535 (-4.55%).

2017 Avg (April) 13575.6589
2016 Avg (April) 14223.2124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13015.6241 11717.6992 12459.9519
February 13146.1614 11696.0854 12622.9960
March 13389.2603 12931.8903 13201.5701
April 13879.8654 13218.0882 13575.6589
May 13497.8046 12846.7579 13169.4613
June 12979.5547 12741.6544 12888.2974
July 12769.1303 12289.9956 12596.7575
August 12384.7450 12068.5880 12249.9251
September 12354.7903 11986.0587 12121.9346
October 12371.2761 12209.8912 12289.5692
November 12342.2432 12081.2649 12245.3742
December 12310.8014 12034.4259 12188.4332