2016 NPR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0166 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0149 AZN

2016 NPR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0166 was up 12.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 AZN

2015 Average 50 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 69 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.81 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0166

0.0138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 AZN (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

April 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0163) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+46.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0163

2015 Avg (December) 0.0111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0149	0.0145	0.0147
February	0.0149	0.0142	0.0145
March	0.0155	0.0143	0.0151
April	0.0144	0.0141	0.0143
May	0.0142	0.0138	0.0140
June	0.0143	0.0138	0.0141
July	0.0149	0.0143	0.0146
August	0.0154	0.0149	0.0152
September	0.0156	0.0153	0.0154
October	0.0155	0.0149	0.0152
November	0.0159	0.0155	0.0158
December	0.0166	0.0160	0.0163