YEARLY HIGH
72.3959 XPF
YEARLY LOW
63.1616 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.3310 XPF

2016 AZN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 72.3959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 63.1616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2343 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.3344 to the December average rate of 63.9874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.3959 was down 46.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 135.9187, 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 361,979 XPF
2015 Average 533,783 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 315,808 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,171.40 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.0875
63.3419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XPF 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 68.9277, compared to 65.7343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.9277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.9064 XPF (High: 70.3531 / Low: 64.4467). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4241 XPF (High: 64.5857 / Low: 63.1616).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.9064
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4241

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.2559 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 70.4420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 101.9899), the exchange rate shifted by -31.5479 (-30.93%).

2016 Avg (May) 70.4420
2015 Avg (May) 101.9899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.9250 67.2825 69.3344
February 69.8906 66.6736 68.0163
March 70.3531 64.4467 66.4532
April 70.8398 68.5329 69.4733
May 72.3959 68.9197 70.4420
June 71.8448 68.1624 69.8471
July 69.5715 66.8671 68.7477
August 66.8933 64.1386 65.4918
September 65.3319 63.8944 64.6889
October 67.7976 65.0948 66.7452
November 65.4654 63.9521 64.7447
December 64.5857 63.1616 63.9874