2016 AZN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4794 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.4129 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4493 XDR

2016 AZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4569 to the December average rate of 0.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4794 was down 47.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9097, 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 2,397 XDR

2015 Average 3,547 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,064 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.58 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4779

0.4137

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XDR 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 0.4603, compared to 0.4383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0330 XDR (High: 0.4643 / Low: 0.4313). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 XDR (High: 0.4233 / Low: 0.4129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2060 (-30.36%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4725

2015 Avg (May) 0.6786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4637	0.4452	0.4569
February	0.4623	0.4456	0.4536
March	0.4643	0.4313	0.4438
April	0.4742	0.4632	0.4680
May	0.4794	0.4661	0.4725
June	0.4789	0.4566	0.4673
July	0.4637	0.4495	0.4588
August	0.4486	0.4333	0.4404
September	0.4406	0.4290	0.4348
October	0.4544	0.4398	0.4476
November	0.4394	0.4236	0.4291
December	0.4233	0.4129	0.4191