YEARLY HIGH
0.9592 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.9382 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9484 AZN

2018 AWG to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.9592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.9382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9453 to the December average rate of 0.9457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9592 was down 11.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,796 AZN
2017 Average 4,791 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,691 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.90 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9542
0.9423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.9492, compared to 0.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0133 AZN (High: 0.9578 / Low: 0.9445). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.9458 / Low: 0.9456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.9532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+1.79%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.9532
2017 Avg (April) 0.9364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9497 0.9432 0.9453
February 0.9513 0.9382 0.9432
March 0.9578 0.9445 0.9499
April 0.9592 0.9508 0.9532
May 0.9538 0.9498 0.9520
June 0.9528 0.9490 0.9519
July 0.9529 0.9477 0.9518
August 0.9506 0.9490 0.9497
September 0.9498 0.9445 0.9468
October 0.9458 0.9456 0.9457
November 0.9458 0.9456 0.9457
December 0.9458 0.9452 0.9457