YEARLY HIGH
1.6232 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.3847 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5723 XCD

2017 AZN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.6232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.3847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2384 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4589 to the December average rate of 1.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6232 was down 10.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8193, 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 8,116 XCD
2016 Average 8,438 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 6,924 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.19 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6183
1.4444
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 1.5500, compared to 1.5946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1465 XCD (High: 1.5312 / Low: 1.3847). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XCD (High: 1.5911 / Low: 1.5897).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1465
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.6032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7820), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1788 (-10.03%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.6032
2016 Avg (April) 1.7820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5000 1.3873 1.4589
February 1.5312 1.3847 1.4814
March 1.5851 1.5162 1.5570
April 1.6232 1.5758 1.6032
May 1.6111 1.5897 1.6038
June 1.6039 1.5887 1.5955
July 1.6035 1.5897 1.6012
August 1.6035 1.5897 1.5958
September 1.6036 1.5897 1.5929
October 1.6036 1.5897 1.5946
November 1.5911 1.5897 1.5909
December 1.5996 1.5897 1.5924