2018 AZN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1071.9530 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1030.8153 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1045.7567 BIF

2018 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1071.9530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1030.8153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.1377 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1041.7335 to the December average rate of 1061.6952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1071.9530 was up 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1047.6472, 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 5,359,765 BIF

2017 Average 5,014,393 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,154,077 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,688.53 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1063.8249

1038.2682

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AZN to BIF 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 1041.9616, compared to 1049.5518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1041.9616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1049.5518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 27.8105 BIF (High: 1066.6667 / Low: 1038.8562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1733 BIF (High: 1049.0455 / Low: 1039.8722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.8105

September Spread (Stable) ±9.1733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0287 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1061.6952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1036.2629), the exchange rate shifted by +25.4323 (+2.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 1061.6952

2017 Avg (December) 1036.2629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1048.2391	1031.9194	1041.7335
February	1051.9769	1035.2708	1044.8405
March	1054.9385	1030.8153	1041.8117
April	1050.8090	1033.3806	1040.9480
May	1051.3950	1032.4453	1040.6349
June	1049.0455	1031.2482	1041.8011
July	1048.7518	1031.2794	1040.3979
August	1049.0455	1035.4188	1042.8765
September	1049.0455	1039.8722	1043.0062
October	1066.3730	1039.4396	1052.2126
November	1066.6667	1038.8562	1057.1225
December	1071.9530	1048.9210	1061.6952