YEARLY HIGH
0.6730 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.5550 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6248 USD

2016 AZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.6730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1180 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6314 to the December average rate of 0.5643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6730 was down 47.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2769, 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 3,365 USD
2015 Average 4,966 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,775 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.06 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6767
0.5541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to USD 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 0.6445, compared to 0.6052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0444 USD (High: 0.6466 / Low: 0.6022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 USD (High: 0.6730 / Low: 0.6619).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6665) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2864 (-30.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6665
2015 Avg (May) 0.9529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6403 0.6158 0.6314
February 0.6413 0.6201 0.6325
March 0.6466 0.6022 0.6196
April 0.6662 0.6541 0.6593
May 0.6730 0.6619 0.6665
June 0.6721 0.6435 0.6579
July 0.6459 0.6264 0.6384
August 0.6267 0.6044 0.6156
September 0.6150 0.6021 0.6083
October 0.6257 0.6048 0.6181
November 0.6054 0.5734 0.5863
December 0.5727 0.5550 0.5643