YEARLY HIGH
0.9769 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.8325 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8604 AZN

2017 BBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.9769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9269 to the December average rate of 0.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9769 was up 8.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,885 AZN
2016 Average 4,010 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,163 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.03 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9353
0.8341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8735, compared to 0.8474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0901 AZN (High: 0.9726 / Low: 0.8825). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.8500 / Low: 0.8492).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+17.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9269
2016 Avg (January) 0.7920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9769 0.8956 0.9269
February 0.9726 0.8825 0.9134
March 0.8912 0.8525 0.8682
April 0.8575 0.8325 0.8429
May 0.8500 0.8387 0.8425
June 0.8505 0.8425 0.8469
July 0.8500 0.8427 0.8439
August 0.8500 0.8427 0.8468
September 0.8500 0.8426 0.8483
October 0.8500 0.8426 0.8474
November 0.8500 0.8492 0.8494
December 0.8500 0.8448 0.8486