YEARLY HIGH
1.3769 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.1975 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2709 AZN

2018 AUD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.3769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1794 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3464 to the December average rate of 1.2190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3769 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,885 AZN
2017 Average 6,595 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,988 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 897.13 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3601
1.1952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.3091, compared to 1.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0579 AZN (High: 1.2554 / Low: 1.1975). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 AZN (High: 1.2717 / Low: 1.2493).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0579
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0367 (-2.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3464
2017 Avg (January) 1.3831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3769 1.3201 1.3464
February 1.3668 1.3106 1.3290
March 1.3304 1.3042 1.3151
April 1.3260 1.2823 1.3072
May 1.2933 1.2679 1.2817
June 1.3050 1.2498 1.2754
July 1.2717 1.2493 1.2609
August 1.2644 1.2243 1.2474
September 1.2425 1.2103 1.2254
October 1.2305 1.2009 1.2090
November 1.2489 1.2215 1.2342
December 1.2554 1.1975 1.2190