2016 XDR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4221 AZN

YEARLY LOW

2.0860 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2286 AZN

2016 XDR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.4221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 2.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3361 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1892 to the December average rate of 2.3864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4221 was up 11.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,110 AZN

2015 Average 7,144 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 10,430 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,680.36 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4134

2.0894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.1736, compared to 2.2836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1648 AZN (High: 2.3185 / Low: 2.1537). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 AZN (High: 2.1589 / Low: 2.1088).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1648

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.3864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7504 (+45.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.3864

2015 Avg (December) 1.6360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2461	2.1567	2.1892
February	2.2441	2.1630	2.2050
March	2.3185	2.1537	2.2541
April	2.1589	2.1088	2.1367
May	2.1453	2.0860	2.1164
June	2.1902	2.0880	2.1402
July	2.2245	2.1564	2.1796
August	2.3078	2.2291	2.2708
September	2.3307	2.2698	2.3000
October	2.2740	2.2009	2.2342
November	2.3608	2.2756	2.3307
December	2.4221	2.3621	2.3864