YEARLY HIGH
0.2601 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2157 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2325 AZN

2016 BOB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 0.2157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2293 to the December average rate of 0.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2601 was up 14.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,301 AZN
2015 Average 740 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,078 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.28 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2599
0.2137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2256, compared to 0.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0166 AZN (High: 0.2433 / Low: 0.2268). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AZN (High: 0.2188 / Low: 0.2157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+49.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2560
2015 Avg (December) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2353 0.2258 0.2293
February 0.2343 0.2261 0.2294
March 0.2433 0.2268 0.2361
April 0.2237 0.2170 0.2206
May 0.2188 0.2157 0.2176
June 0.2256 0.2160 0.2207
July 0.2312 0.2248 0.2273
August 0.2392 0.2309 0.2348
September 0.2403 0.2356 0.2377
October 0.2394 0.2309 0.2340
November 0.2523 0.2392 0.2467
December 0.2601 0.2510 0.2560