YEARLY HIGH
0.0266 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0223 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 AZN

2018 AFN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0243 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0266 was down 8.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 AZN
2017 Average 127 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 112 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.44 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0246
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0043 AZN (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0224).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-8.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0226
2017 Avg (November) 0.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0239 0.0243
February 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
March 0.0246 0.0242 0.0244
April 0.0245 0.0242 0.0243
May 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
June 0.0239 0.0232 0.0237
July 0.0238 0.0231 0.0234
August 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
September 0.0232 0.0224 0.0227
October 0.0227 0.0224 0.0225
November 0.0266 0.0223 0.0226
December 0.0228 0.0224 0.0225