2018 AZN to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4702 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4096 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4411 GBP

2018 AZN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.4702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4277 to the December average rate of 0.4637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4702 was down 2.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4820, 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 2,351 GBP

2017 Average 2,258 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,048 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.01 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4682

0.4133

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to GBP 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 0.4283, compared to 0.4538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0224 GBP (High: 0.4379 / Low: 0.4155). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 GBP (High: 0.4510 / Low: 0.4418).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+5.48%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4637

2017 Avg (December) 0.4396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4379	0.4155	0.4277
February	0.4306	0.4123	0.4238
March	0.4300	0.4125	0.4222
April	0.4266	0.4096	0.4179
May	0.4432	0.4316	0.4363
June	0.4492	0.4376	0.4419
July	0.4510	0.4418	0.4458
August	0.4628	0.4475	0.4565
September	0.4568	0.4426	0.4505
October	0.4622	0.4438	0.4513
November	0.4610	0.4474	0.4554
December	0.4702	0.4596	0.4637