2018 AZN to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.1229 BOB

YEARLY LOW

4.0265 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0648 BOB

2018 AZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 4.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0839 to the December average rate of 4.0596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1229 was down 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1726, 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 20,615 BOB

2017 Average 20,188 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 20,133 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.92 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0948

4.0513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BOB 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 4.0717, compared to 4.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0655 BOB (High: 4.1229 / Low: 4.0574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 BOB (High: 4.0751 / Low: 4.0568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.0839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3488 (+9.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.0839

2017 Avg (January) 3.7351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1229	4.0574	4.0839
February	4.0973	4.0644	4.0912
March	4.1064	4.0545	4.0761
April	4.0767	4.0425	4.0591
May	4.0736	4.0520	4.0594
June	4.0817	4.0530	4.0606
July	4.0693	4.0299	4.0549
August	4.0662	4.0434	4.0569
September	4.0878	4.0552	4.0618
October	4.0643	4.0399	4.0583
November	4.0698	4.0265	4.0558
December	4.0751	4.0568	4.0596