2018 AZN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 44.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 37.5418.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2013 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2355 to the December average rate of 44.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.7431 was up 8.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AZN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.3811, compared to 43.7849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4039 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.2013 AFN (High: 44.7431 / Low: 37.5418). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5093 AFN (High: 41.2235 / Low: 40.7142).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2372 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 44.2495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.4124), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8371 (+9.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8932 | 40.8559 | 41.2355 |
| February | 41.2235 | 40.7142 | 41.0577 |
| March | 41.2880 | 40.7063 | 40.9660 |
| April | 41.3216 | 40.7626 | 41.1148 |
| May | 42.1968 | 41.3213 | 41.7496 |
| June | 43.0585 | 41.8890 | 42.1627 |
| July | 43.2579 | 41.9967 | 42.8027 |
| August | 43.1918 | 42.4097 | 42.7204 |
| September | 44.6701 | 43.1615 | 44.0502 |
| October | 44.6779 | 44.1115 | 44.4867 |
| November | 44.7431 | 37.5418 | 44.2495 |
| December | 44.6722 | 43.8712 | 44.3999 |