2018 AZN to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5232 EUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4702 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4984 EUR

2018 AZN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4844 to the December average rate of 0.5163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5232 was down 7.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5661, 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 2,616 EUR

2017 Average 2,578 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,351 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.33 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5206

0.4743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to EUR 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 0.4868, compared to 0.5100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 EUR (High: 0.4960 / Low: 0.4740). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 EUR (High: 0.5045 / Low: 0.4996).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+3.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5168

2017 Avg (November) 0.5013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4960	0.4740	0.4844
February	0.4858	0.4702	0.4795
March	0.4827	0.4715	0.4782
April	0.4862	0.4743	0.4786
May	0.5091	0.4898	0.4969
June	0.5080	0.4976	0.5031
July	0.5045	0.4996	0.5023
August	0.5179	0.5016	0.5090
September	0.5081	0.4988	0.5042
October	0.5191	0.5068	0.5113
November	0.5232	0.5127	0.5168
December	0.5196	0.5111	0.5163