Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) exchange-rate chart to US Dollar (USD)

The AZN/USD exchange rate indicates the value of the Azerbaijani manat against the US dollar. As a directed pair, it shows how many US dollars are needed to purchase one Azerbaijani manat. This rate is important for businesses and individuals involved in trade between Azerbaijan and the United States, particularly in the oil and gas sector, as well as for remittances and investment flows. When the manat appreciates against the dollar, it means that one manat can buy more dollars, which can benefit Azerbaijani importers but may reduce the competitiveness of its exports.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan manages the manat's exchange rate through a managed float regime, while the US Federal Reserve sets monetary policy for the dollar. Key structural drivers include the interest rate differential between the two central banks, inflation rates, and economic growth. Azerbaijan's economy is heavily influenced by oil and gas prices, as hydrocarbons dominate its exports and government revenues. Higher oil prices tend to strengthen the manat, while lower prices can weaken it. Capital flows, foreign direct investment, and global risk sentiment also play roles. The US dollar's status as a global reserve currency means that shifts in US monetary policy or economic outlook can have broad effects on AZN/USD.

Over the past several years, the AZN/USD pair has experienced periods of relative stability followed by episodes of volatility. From 2015 to 2017, the manat underwent a significant devaluation due to the sharp decline in oil prices, moving from around 0.50 to over 1.70 per dollar. Since then, the Central Bank has maintained a more stable exchange rate through interventions and a managed float, with the rate hovering near 1.70. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price collapse put pressure on the manat, but it remained relatively stable due to central bank support. More recently, fluctuations in global oil markets and geopolitical tensions have influenced the pair, though the manat has generally stayed within a narrow range against the dollar.