YEARLY HIGH
16.7107 ETB
YEARLY LOW
16.0623 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2764 ETB

2018 AZN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 16.7107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 16.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6484 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2202 to the December average rate of 16.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.7107 was up 2.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.2904, 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 83,554 ETB
2017 Average 69,798 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 80,311 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,242.13 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.6039
16.1030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to ETB 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 16.2030, compared to 16.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3505 ETB (High: 16.7107 / Low: 16.3602). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 ETB (High: 16.1897 / Low: 16.1404).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3505
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0742 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 16.5621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4422 (+2.74%).

2018 Avg (December) 16.5621
2017 Avg (December) 16.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3225 16.0951 16.2202
February 16.3335 16.1649 16.2807
March 16.3337 16.0882 16.2189
April 16.2147 16.0703 16.1447
May 16.1897 16.1404 16.1635
June 16.2569 16.1042 16.1902
July 16.3113 16.0623 16.1942
August 16.3025 16.1502 16.2348
September 16.4229 16.1738 16.2872
October 16.5051 16.2012 16.3756
November 16.5345 16.2684 16.4448
December 16.7107 16.3602 16.5621