YEARLY HIGH
0.9669 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.9170 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9453 AZN

2018 ANG to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.9669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.9170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0499 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9484 to the December average rate of 0.9585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9669 was down 11.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,834 AZN
2017 Average 4,831 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,585 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.28 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9634
0.9186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.9484, compared to 0.9421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0372 AZN (High: 0.9589 / Low: 0.9217). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 AZN (High: 0.9636 / Low: 0.9572).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9596) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9596
2017 Avg (November) 0.9522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9546 0.9424 0.9484
February 0.9527 0.9448 0.9462
March 0.9566 0.9451 0.9500
April 0.9577 0.9488 0.9536
May 0.9545 0.9474 0.9494
June 0.9490 0.9355 0.9428
July 0.9386 0.9182 0.9256
August 0.9262 0.9170 0.9223
September 0.9589 0.9217 0.9274
October 0.9636 0.9572 0.9594
November 0.9669 0.9585 0.9596
December 0.9601 0.9532 0.9585