2016 LRD to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0197 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0164 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0180 AZN

2016 LRD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0197 was up 7.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 AZN

2015 Average 60 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 82 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.38 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0195

0.0163

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 AZN (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0164).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

May 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0193) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+40.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0193

2015 Avg (December) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0191	0.0176	0.0185
February	0.0191	0.0184	0.0187
March	0.0196	0.0183	0.0191
April	0.0181	0.0166	0.0173
May	0.0167	0.0164	0.0166
June	0.0172	0.0164	0.0168
July	0.0177	0.0171	0.0173
August	0.0181	0.0172	0.0177
September	0.0181	0.0178	0.0180
October	0.0183	0.0173	0.0177
November	0.0192	0.0182	0.0187
December	0.0197	0.0191	0.0193