2018 AZN to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5934 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.5447 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5754 CHF

2018 AZN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5677 to the December average rate of 0.5828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5934 was down 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6048, 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 2,967 CHF

2017 Average 2,863 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 2,724 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.47 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5913

0.5497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CHF 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 0.5694, compared to 0.5814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0325 CHF (High: 0.5822 / Low: 0.5498). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 CHF (High: 0.5890 / Low: 0.5805).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5878

2017 Avg (November) 0.5836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5822	0.5498	0.5677
February	0.5595	0.5447	0.5531
March	0.5639	0.5551	0.5590
April	0.5819	0.5617	0.5691
May	0.5907	0.5786	0.5857
June	0.5860	0.5761	0.5816
July	0.5890	0.5805	0.5841
August	0.5858	0.5686	0.5808
September	0.5768	0.5631	0.5689
October	0.5921	0.5778	0.5839
November	0.5934	0.5834	0.5878
December	0.5867	0.5778	0.5828