YEARLY HIGH
287.2880 AMD
YEARLY LOW
281.0614 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
284.0924 AMD

2018 AZN to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 287.2880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 281.0614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2267 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.2216 to the December average rate of 284.6925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 287.2880 was down 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 292.8529, 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 1,436,440 AMD
2017 Average 1,403,721 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,405,307 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,133.28 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

285.7095
282.3355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to AMD 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 284.0469, compared to 284.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.0469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.5716 AMD (High: 287.2880 / Low: 282.7164). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9567 AMD (High: 284.3554 / Low: 282.3987).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5716
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 285.2216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 261.9795), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2421 (+8.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 285.2216
2017 Avg (January) 261.9795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 287.2880 282.7164 285.2216
February 286.3734 282.7605 284.9654
March 285.1072 281.0614 283.3830
April 285.0505 281.2317 282.6318
May 285.9119 283.2137 284.3985
June 285.2101 282.9339 283.6811
July 284.5579 281.6740 282.6166
August 284.3554 282.3987 283.1232
September 285.4085 282.6288 284.1621
October 286.4011 283.5808 284.8049
November 286.8669 282.6100 285.4283
December 286.1141 283.6165 284.6925