YEARLY HIGH
0.2507 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2115 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2203 AZN

2017 SBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.2115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2360 to the December average rate of 0.2183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2507 was up 9.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,254 AZN
2016 Average 1,014 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,058 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.93 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2382
0.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2231, compared to 0.2175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0242 AZN (High: 0.2507 / Low: 0.2265). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AZN (High: 0.2196 / Low: 0.2170).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2347) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+20.59%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2347
2016 Avg (February) 0.1946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2495 0.2269 0.2360
February 0.2507 0.2265 0.2347
March 0.2296 0.2187 0.2234
April 0.2210 0.2115 0.2156
May 0.2170 0.2120 0.2139
June 0.2174 0.2129 0.2150
July 0.2190 0.2138 0.2157
August 0.2202 0.2169 0.2187
September 0.2203 0.2149 0.2185
October 0.2184 0.2147 0.2170
November 0.2181 0.2141 0.2170
December 0.2196 0.2170 0.2183