2018 AZN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

67.2589 JPY

YEARLY LOW

61.5184 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.9452 JPY

2018 AZN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 67.2589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 61.5184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7405 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5667 to the December average rate of 65.8738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.2589 was down 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.1595, 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 336,294 JPY

2017 Average 326,240 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 307,592 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,702.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.9466

62.1169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to JPY 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 64.0468, compared to 65.8436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.0468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.8436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.9941 JPY (High: 66.9605 / Low: 63.9664). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7559 JPY (High: 65.0467 / Low: 64.2907).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9941

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6949 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 66.2054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.6320), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4266 (-0.64%).

2018 Avg (October) 66.2054

2017 Avg (October) 66.6320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.9605	63.9664	65.5667
February	65.2025	62.5059	63.8717
March	63.3221	61.5184	62.5193
April	64.2442	62.2274	63.2205
May	65.1974	63.6724	64.4206
June	65.0467	64.2907	64.6818
July	66.3877	64.8570	65.4292
August	65.6125	64.5832	65.1980
September	66.8420	64.8987	65.8109
October	67.2589	65.6915	66.2054
November	66.9347	66.0532	66.5441
December	66.8266	64.3963	65.8738