AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) is trading at $169.78, which is -26.2% below its all-time high of $229.94. The Drawdown Severity Score is 6.0, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, AVB has experienced 244 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.6%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:24 PM EDT
AVB
StockAvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Price
$169.78
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $229.94
Strong
Current Drawdown
-26.2%
Days in Drawdown
457
Avg Max Drawdown
3.6%
Avg Length
44
Drawdown Severity Score™
6.0
AVB - Price & High Water Mark
AVB - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $169.78, which represents a 26.2% decline from its all-time high of $229.94. This drawdown has persisted for 457 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.6% in depth, with an average duration of 44 days. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has gone through 244 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. in the last 14 years was 46.9%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 973 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. currently stands at 6.03. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 244 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | Ongoing | 457 days | -26.2% | $229.94 | $169.78 | — |
| 2022-03-30 | 2024-11-26 | 973 days | -38.4% | $226.96 | $139.91 | $227.60 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-03-29 | 83 days | -8.2% | $224.20 | $205.80 | $226.96 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-27 | 12 days | -3.0% | $217.36 | $210.94 | $218.05 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2 days | -1.5% | $216.63 | $213.29 | $217.36 |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-13 | 18 days | -6.8% | $215.57 | $200.94 | $216.63 |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-24 | 6 days | -3.1% | $214.93 | $208.17 | $215.57 |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-11-18 | 3 days | -1.4% | $214.33 | $211.23 | $214.93 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-15 | 4 days | -0.0% | $210.47 | $210.47 | $214.33 |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-09 | 12 days | -2.3% | $208.88 | $204.10 | $209.70 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-26 | 6 days | -0.4% | $203.47 | $202.61 | $204.70 |
| 2021-10-15 | 2021-10-20 | 6 days | -1.7% | $202.94 | $199.54 | $203.47 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-14 | 42 days | -5.6% | $202.03 | $190.64 | $202.94 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-09-01 | 34 days | -3.5% | $199.34 | $192.29 | $201.66 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-29 | 9 days | -1.9% | $198.32 | $194.60 | $199.34 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-20 | 2 days | -1.2% | $195.83 | $193.49 | $198.32 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-14 | 2 days | -1.2% | $194.18 | $191.80 | $194.27 |
| 2020-02-19 | 2021-07-07 | 504 days | -46.9% | $186.73 | $99.13 | $187.04 |
| 2019-10-22 | 2020-02-10 | 112 days | -7.0% | $180.47 | $167.86 | $181.55 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-18 | 2 days | -0.1% | $178.17 | $178.06 | $178.95 |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-10-16 | 9 days | -0.8% | $178.16 | $176.67 | $178.17 |
| 2019-10-01 | 2019-10-03 | 3 days | -0.6% | $175.01 | $173.93 | $177.16 |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-30 | 26 days | -4.2% | $174.45 | $167.15 | $175.01 |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-09-03 | 55 days | -6.2% | $172.52 | $161.91 | $172.78 |
| 2019-07-05 | 2019-07-08 | 4 days | -0.7% | $168.94 | $167.76 | $169.57 |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-03 | 13 days | -4.4% | $168.57 | $161.21 | $168.94 |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-20 | 3 days | -0.5% | $167.90 | $167.09 | $168.57 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2019-06-17 | 7 days | -1.1% | $167.69 | $165.87 | $167.90 |
| 2019-05-28 | 2019-06-05 | 9 days | -1.9% | $164.42 | $161.24 | $166.40 |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-24 | 39 days | -5.1% | $163.50 | $155.10 | $164.42 |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-04-11 | 8 days | -0.9% | $162.08 | $160.67 | $162.71 |
| 2019-03-29 | 2019-04-02 | 5 days | -0.1% | $160.93 | $160.73 | $161.96 |
| 2019-03-27 | 2019-03-28 | 2 days | -0.0% | $159.67 | $159.65 | $160.93 |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-26 | 12 days | -1.8% | $159.03 | $156.13 | $159.67 |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-11 | 19 days | -1.2% | $156.15 | $154.29 | $156.94 |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-15 | 2 days | -0.2% | $155.85 | $155.57 | $155.85 |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-13 | 6 days | -0.9% | $155.22 | $153.78 | $155.85 |
| 2019-02-06 | 2019-02-07 | 2 days | -0.3% | $154.60 | $154.18 | $155.22 |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-02-05 | 5 days | -1.4% | $153.35 | $151.19 | $154.60 |
| 2018-12-07 | 2019-01-29 | 54 days | -11.9% | $151.06 | $133.07 | $151.61 |
| 2018-12-04 | 2018-12-06 | 3 days | -1.8% | $150.31 | $147.64 | $151.06 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2018-11-30 | 543 days | -20.9% | $149.33 | $118.16 | $150.20 |
| 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-02 | 26 days | -1.1% | $144.57 | $142.96 | $146.74 |
| 2017-05-03 | 2017-05-05 | 3 days | -1.1% | $143.41 | $141.82 | $144.57 |
| 2017-04-26 | 2017-04-28 | 3 days | -0.6% | $141.97 | $141.18 | $142.39 |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-04-25 | 8 days | -1.3% | $141.61 | $139.74 | $141.97 |
| 2017-04-13 | 2017-04-17 | 5 days | -0.5% | $140.58 | $139.87 | $141.61 |
| 2017-04-07 | 2017-04-10 | 4 days | -0.6% | $139.38 | $138.58 | $140.08 |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-04-05 | 13 days | -1.1% | $138.99 | $137.50 | $139.03 |
| 2016-05-11 | 2017-03-23 | 317 days | -15.1% | $138.94 | $117.99 | $138.99 |
| 2016-04-01 | 2016-05-10 | 40 days | -7.1% | $138.36 | $128.60 | $138.94 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 5 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 478 days with an average max drop of -26.6%.
The current drawdown of -26.2% has lasted 457 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Jul 2021 | -46.9% | 504 days |
| Mar 2022 to Nov 2024 | -38.4% | 973 days |
| Jun 2017 to Nov 2018 | -20.9% | 543 days |
| May 2016 to Mar 2017 | -15.1% | 317 days |
| Dec 2018 to Jan 2019 | -11.9% | 54 days |
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