YEARLY HIGH
5041.7576 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4861.9481 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4951.9405 LAK

2018 AZN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 5041.7576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 4861.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 179.8095 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4910.9018 to the December average rate of 5020.1939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5041.7576 was up 1.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 4951.0755, 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 25,208,788 LAK
2017 Average 23,918,837 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 24,309,741 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 899,047.53 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5034.0515
4867.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to LAK 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 4906.0523, compared to 4997.8288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 91.7765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4906.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4997.8288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 61.2335 LAK (High: 4957.8561 / Low: 4896.6226). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.5935 LAK (High: 5011.1882 / Low: 4995.5947).

June Spread (Volatile) ±61.2335
September Spread (Stable) ±15.5935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 16.1581 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5020.1939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4903.2142), the exchange rate shifted by +116.9797 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 5020.1939
2017 Avg (December) 4903.2142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4940.2663 4882.3235 4910.9018
February 4919.8381 4878.7059 4912.5630
March 4922.8671 4863.9060 4896.4049
April 4906.3334 4861.9481 4881.6179
May 4922.1733 4886.1968 4901.9857
June 4957.8561 4896.6226 4932.8405
July 4960.9398 4916.2351 4949.4797
August 5006.3170 4958.1238 4986.8348
September 5011.1882 4995.5947 5004.0685
October 5023.3306 4980.0294 5009.1101
November 5022.6138 4977.4737 5017.2856
December 5041.7576 4992.6579 5020.1939