YEARLY HIGH
1.2471 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.0769 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1617 AZN

2016 BND to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.0769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1702 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1067 to the December average rate of 1.2338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2471 was up 12.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,235 AZN
2015 Average 3,715 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,384 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.98 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2476
1.0820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.1253, compared to 1.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0998 AZN (High: 1.2111 / Low: 1.1112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 AZN (High: 1.2471 / Low: 1.2227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2338) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3955 (+47.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2338
2015 Avg (December) 0.8383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1400 1.0886 1.1067
February 1.1443 1.1088 1.1260
March 1.2111 1.1112 1.1773
April 1.1363 1.1101 1.1236
May 1.1223 1.0769 1.0958
June 1.1518 1.0800 1.1222
July 1.1877 1.1459 1.1605
August 1.2195 1.1880 1.2055
September 1.2312 1.1932 1.2096
October 1.1985 1.1503 1.1704
November 1.2214 1.1895 1.2093
December 1.2471 1.2227 1.2338