2016 QAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4948 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4080 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4405 AZN

2016 QAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.4080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0868 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4350 to the December average rate of 0.4867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4948 was up 15.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,474 AZN

2015 Average 1,403 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,040 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.00 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4941

0.4047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.4265, compared to 0.4546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0312 AZN (High: 0.4560 / Low: 0.4248). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 AZN (High: 0.4149 / Low: 0.4080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4867) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1627 (+50.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4867

2015 Avg (December) 0.3240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4460	0.4287	0.4350
February	0.4430	0.4282	0.4342
March	0.4560	0.4248	0.4434
April	0.4198	0.4123	0.4166
May	0.4149	0.4080	0.4122
June	0.4268	0.4086	0.4176
July	0.4384	0.4252	0.4302
August	0.4544	0.4382	0.4462
September	0.4561	0.4465	0.4515
October	0.4540	0.4389	0.4443
November	0.4789	0.4536	0.4686
December	0.4948	0.4795	0.4867