2018 AZN to BND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AZN to BND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AZN to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.9258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.7669.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1590 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7809 to the December average rate of 0.9219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9258 was up 9.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8427, 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 BND 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 0.7915, compared to 0.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0733 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1237 BND (High: 0.9257 / Low: 0.8021). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 BND (High: 0.7880 / Low: 0.7708).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9219) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1288 (+16.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7900 | 0.7669 | 0.7809 |
| February | 0.7880 | 0.7708 | 0.7814 |
| March | 0.7861 | 0.7683 | 0.7758 |
| April | 0.7860 | 0.7685 | 0.7736 |
| May | 0.8559 | 0.7767 | 0.7939 |
| June | 0.8874 | 0.7761 | 0.8431 |
| July | 0.8876 | 0.7890 | 0.8339 |
| August | 0.8876 | 0.8012 | 0.8846 |
| September | 0.8876 | 0.8005 | 0.8685 |
| October | 0.8317 | 0.8089 | 0.8272 |
| November | 0.9257 | 0.8021 | 0.8524 |
| December | 0.9258 | 0.8094 | 0.9219 |