YEARLY HIGH
1.4957 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.2197 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3268 AZN

2017 CAD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.4957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.2197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2760 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4035 to the December average rate of 1.3304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4957 was up 11.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,479 AZN
2016 Average 6,055 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 6,099 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.00 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4199
1.2231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.3102, compared to 1.3434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1700 AZN (High: 1.4957 / Low: 1.3258). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 AZN (High: 1.3396 / Low: 1.3173).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1700
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0965 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.3939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2472 (+21.56%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.3939
2016 Avg (February) 1.1467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4940 1.3402 1.4035
February 1.4957 1.3258 1.3939
March 1.3327 1.2736 1.2973
April 1.2874 1.2311 1.2545
May 1.2673 1.2197 1.2395
June 1.3038 1.2467 1.2728
July 1.3674 1.2976 1.3295
August 1.3627 1.3216 1.3436
September 1.4040 1.3507 1.3800
October 1.3623 1.3174 1.3455
November 1.3396 1.3173 1.3316
December 1.3529 1.3122 1.3304