YEARLY HIGH
25781.5577 IRR
YEARLY LOW
20944.1468 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23924.2605 IRR

2018 AZN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 25781.5577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 20944.1468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4837.4109 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21296.3734 to the December average rate of 24819.6583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25781.5577 was up 22.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 21032.6719, 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 128,907,789 IRR
2017 Average 96,204,928 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 104,720,734 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,187,054.68 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25862.5163
20881.2695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to IRR 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 22685.4150, compared to 25163.1060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2477.6910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22685.4150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25163.1060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2767.5712 IRR (High: 24766.4243 / Low: 21998.8531). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4910 IRR (High: 24968.5924 / Low: 24953.1014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2767.5712
November Spread (Stable) ±15.4910

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 379.6232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -379.6232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 25447.4124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19399.6295), the exchange rate shifted by +6047.7829 (+31.17%).

2018 Avg (August) 25447.4124
2017 Avg (August) 19399.6295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21871.3894 20944.1468 21296.3734
February 22086.1745 21738.7648 21941.5533
March 22270.1145 22066.9743 22115.7566
April 22195.6970 21998.8531 22037.7509
May 24766.4243 21998.8531 23835.5670
June 25043.9870 24772.4669 24885.4887
July 25747.3316 25040.4844 25420.6018
August 25781.5577 25352.4809 25447.4124
September 25370.3937 25350.4407 25354.9851
October 25353.1289 24958.7482 24975.3619
November 24968.5924 24953.1014 24960.6163
December 24967.8309 24731.2775 24819.6583