YEARLY HIGH
1.0740 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.9029 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9930 AZN

2017 BAM to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.9029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1711 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0077 to the December average rate of 1.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0740 was up 10.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,370 AZN
2016 Average 4,535 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,515 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.63 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0448
0.9119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AZN 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 0.9665, compared to 1.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1168 AZN (High: 1.0740 / Low: 0.9572). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 AZN (High: 1.0287 / Low: 1.0081).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1168
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.9946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0968 (+10.78%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.9946
2016 Avg (February) 0.8979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0710 0.9586 1.0077
February 1.0740 0.9572 0.9946
March 0.9682 0.9320 0.9489
April 0.9471 0.9029 0.9230
May 0.9772 0.9315 0.9527
June 0.9890 0.9661 0.9720
July 1.0212 0.9782 0.9946
August 1.0410 1.0115 1.0228
September 1.0461 1.0117 1.0338
October 1.0287 1.0081 1.0186
November 1.0371 1.0063 1.0195
December 1.0434 1.0146 1.0275