YEARLY HIGH
1.3461 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1154 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2498 BBD

2016 AZN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.1154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2307 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2628 to the December average rate of 1.1302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3461 was down 47.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,730 BBD
2015 Average 9,932 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,577 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,153.41 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3532
1.1099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BBD 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 1.2890, compared to 1.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0888 BBD (High: 1.2931 / Low: 1.2043). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 BBD (High: 1.3461 / Low: 1.3238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0888
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.3329) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9058), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5729 (-30.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.3329
2015 Avg (May) 1.9058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2806 1.2316 1.2628
February 1.2825 1.2401 1.2650
March 1.2931 1.2043 1.2391
April 1.3325 1.3083 1.3187
May 1.3461 1.3238 1.3329
June 1.3441 1.2870 1.3157
July 1.2919 1.2528 1.2768
August 1.2533 1.2089 1.2313
September 1.2299 1.2043 1.2167
October 1.2514 1.2096 1.2362
November 1.2108 1.1469 1.1725
December 1.1454 1.1154 1.1302