YEARLY HIGH
41.0121 KGS
YEARLY LOW
39.9891 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2575 KGS

2018 AZN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 41.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 39.9891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0230 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7939 to the December average rate of 40.3561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.0121 was down 0.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.2890, 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 205,061 KGS
2017 Average 200,053 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 199,945 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,115.19 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.8711
39.9448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to KGS 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 40.3359, compared to 40.1791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7901 KGS (High: 41.0121 / Low: 40.2221). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KGS (High: 40.0220 / Low: 40.0220).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7901
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.3403 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.7939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.4358), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3581 (+8.97%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.7939
2017 Avg (January) 37.4358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0121 40.2221 40.7939
February 40.8189 40.0920 40.4536
March 40.4134 40.0324 40.2025
April 40.3143 40.1030 40.1781
May 40.4743 40.0718 40.2618
June 40.2588 39.9891 40.1256
July 40.1359 40.0000 40.0747
August 40.0220 40.0220 40.0220
September 40.0220 40.0220 40.0220
October 40.3301 40.0220 40.2457
November 40.3574 40.3394 40.3543
December 40.3574 40.3533 40.3561