YEARLY HIGH
4.6480 HKD
YEARLY LOW
4.5842 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6105 HKD

2018 AZN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 4.6480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.5842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0638 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6201 to the December average rate of 4.5943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6480 was down 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6690, 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 23,240 HKD
2017 Average 22,677 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 22,921 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.06 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6339
4.5907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to HKD 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 4.6177, compared to 4.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0413 HKD (High: 4.6480 / Low: 4.6067). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 4.6114 / Low: 4.6100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.6246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1507 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.6246
2017 Avg (March) 4.4740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6308 4.5967 4.6201
February 4.6365 4.5999 4.6303
March 4.6480 4.6067 4.6246
April 4.6335 4.6068 4.6108
May 4.6110 4.6077 4.6101
June 4.6219 4.6083 4.6101
July 4.6108 4.6068 4.6097
August 4.6114 4.6100 4.6107
September 4.6112 4.5869 4.6036
October 4.6078 4.5981 4.6038
November 4.6031 4.5927 4.5983
December 4.6022 4.5842 4.5943