YEARLY HIGH
0.4949 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4457 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4726 EUR

2018 AWG to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.4457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4579 to the December average rate of 0.4883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4949 was down 7.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5353, 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 2,475 EUR
2017 Average 2,469 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,229 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.02 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4924
0.4486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to EUR 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 0.4621, compared to 0.4832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0193 EUR (High: 0.4683 / Low: 0.4491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 EUR (High: 0.4807 / Low: 0.4755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4887) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+2.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4887
2017 Avg (November) 0.4765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4683 0.4491 0.4579
February 0.4589 0.4457 0.4523
March 0.4574 0.4497 0.4542
April 0.4630 0.4511 0.4562
May 0.4849 0.4659 0.4730
June 0.4840 0.4736 0.4789
July 0.4807 0.4755 0.4781
August 0.4915 0.4764 0.4834
September 0.4826 0.4718 0.4774
October 0.4909 0.4792 0.4835
November 0.4949 0.4850 0.4887
December 0.4914 0.4834 0.4883