2017 LSL to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1458 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.1173 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1294 AZN

2017 LSL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1370 to the December average rate of 0.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1458 was up 10.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 729 AZN

2016 Average 548 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 586 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.53 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1400

0.1186

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1323, compared to 0.1265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0150 AZN (High: 0.1384 / Low: 0.1234). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AZN (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1291).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1370) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+40.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1370

2016 Avg (January) 0.0974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1458	0.1310	0.1370
February	0.1453	0.1322	0.1382
March	0.1371	0.1278	0.1345
April	0.1297	0.1198	0.1252
May	0.1319	0.1228	0.1272
June	0.1336	0.1291	0.1315
July	0.1316	0.1251	0.1287
August	0.1311	0.1250	0.1279
September	0.1322	0.1240	0.1290
October	0.1272	0.1196	0.1238
November	0.1244	0.1173	0.1204
December	0.1384	0.1234	0.1293