YEARLY HIGH
44.7431 AFN
YEARLY LOW
37.5418 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5830 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223,716 AFN
2017 Average 197,746 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 187,709 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,006.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.8387
40.6139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.3811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.2013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 44.2495
2017 Avg (November) 40.4124

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