YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 AZN

2016 ISK to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0160 was up 31.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 AZN
2015 Average 39 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 59 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.46 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0161
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 AZN (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+72.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0157
2015 Avg (December) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0120 0.0122
February 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
March 0.0131 0.0120 0.0128
April 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
May 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
June 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123
July 0.0133 0.0126 0.0128
August 0.0142 0.0133 0.0138
September 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143
October 0.0146 0.0140 0.0142
November 0.0155 0.0147 0.0152
December 0.0160 0.0155 0.0157