2018 AZN to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4708 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.8521 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1476 BRL

2018 AZN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.4708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.8521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6188 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8955 to the December average rate of 2.2852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4708 was up 23.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0003, 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 12,354 BRL

2017 Average 9,292 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 9,260 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,093.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4583

1.8443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BRL 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 2.0176, compared to 2.2777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2620 BRL (High: 2.4375 / Low: 2.1755). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 BRL (High: 2.3037 / Low: 2.2566).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2620

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1992 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5615 (+30.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4071

2017 Avg (September) 1.8457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9485	1.8521	1.8955
February	1.9522	1.8628	1.9226
March	1.9537	1.9011	1.9340
April	2.0601	1.9476	2.0019
May	2.1967	2.0603	2.1331
June	2.2920	2.1770	2.2187
July	2.3095	2.1662	2.2434
August	2.4375	2.1755	2.3035
September	2.4708	2.3573	2.4071
October	2.3599	2.1395	2.2079
November	2.3149	2.1705	2.2188
December	2.3037	2.2566	2.2852