YEARLY HIGH
0.5360 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4333 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4682 AZN

2017 QAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1027 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5092 to the December average rate of 0.4627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5360 was up 8.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4948, 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 2,680 AZN
2016 Average 2,203 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,166 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.48 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5155
0.4401
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 0.4790, compared to 0.4573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0513 AZN (High: 0.5360 / Low: 0.4847). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 AZN (High: 0.4669 / Low: 0.4607).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+15.52%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5016
2016 Avg (February) 0.4342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5350 0.4948 0.5092
February 0.5360 0.4847 0.5016
March 0.4897 0.4682 0.4769
April 0.4711 0.4573 0.4630
May 0.4669 0.4607 0.4628
June 0.4642 0.4481 0.4607
July 0.4685 0.4516 0.4603
August 0.4693 0.4580 0.4629
September 0.4654 0.4536 0.4583
October 0.4669 0.4439 0.4533
November 0.4671 0.4333 0.4464
December 0.4679 0.4578 0.4627