YEARLY HIGH
671.6006 KRW
YEARLY LOW
619.4831 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
647.3142 KRW

2018 AZN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 671.6006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 619.4831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.1175 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 629.8019 to the December average rate of 659.9373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 671.6006 was down 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 688.0601, 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 3,358,003 KRW
2017 Average 3,288,053 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,097,416 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,587.37 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

669.4690
624.3819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to KRW 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 634.1001, compared to 660.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.4283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 634.1001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 660.5283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 33.8267 KRW (High: 660.0529 / Low: 626.2261). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3494 KRW (High: 635.6141 / Low: 624.2647).

June Spread (Volatile) ±33.8267
January Spread (Stable) ±11.3494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.1087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 665.7117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 668.7638), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0521 (-0.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 665.7117
2017 Avg (October) 668.7638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 635.6141 624.2647 629.8019
February 649.7024 627.4647 639.1341
March 641.4453 623.0837 632.0255
April 635.6828 619.4831 628.1392
May 637.3157 625.7562 632.2948
June 660.0529 626.2261 643.2048
July 666.9662 653.8913 659.0735
August 668.0176 650.6902 658.6177
September 668.2526 651.9883 657.8892
October 671.6006 653.9207 665.7117
November 668.6990 655.7709 661.9405
December 665.3393 651.6300 659.9373