YEARLY HIGH
1.8193 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5000 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6878 XCD

2016 AZN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.8193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3193 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7054 to the December average rate of 1.5246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8193 was down 47.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4496, 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 9,096 XCD
2015 Average 13,414 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,500 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,596.25 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8291
1.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XCD 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 1.7415, compared to 1.6341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1199 XCD (High: 1.7464 / Low: 1.6265). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 XCD (High: 1.8193 / Low: 1.7892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

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 0.0861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.8014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7724 (-30.01%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.8014
2015 Avg (May) 2.5738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7295 1.6633 1.7054
February 1.7321 1.6748 1.7084
March 1.7464 1.6265 1.6735
April 1.8008 1.7682 1.7820
May 1.8193 1.7892 1.8014
June 1.8166 1.7394 1.7782
July 1.7460 1.6906 1.7248
August 1.6914 1.6314 1.6617
September 1.6598 1.6252 1.6419
October 1.6887 1.6324 1.6688
November 1.6340 1.5500 1.5828
December 1.5458 1.5000 1.5246