YEARLY HIGH
0.8236 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7772 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8022 LYD

2018 AZN to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.8236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.7772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7948 to the December average rate of 0.8206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8236 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8568, 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 4,118 LYD
2017 Average 4,051 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,886 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.81 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8245
0.7769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to LYD 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 0.7903, compared to 0.8141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 LYD (High: 0.8028 / Low: 0.7834). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LYD (High: 0.8236 / Low: 0.8172).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.8206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+2.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.8206
2017 Avg (December) 0.8043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8028 0.7834 0.7948
February 0.7920 0.7811 0.7872
March 0.7896 0.7772 0.7837
April 0.7869 0.7781 0.7809
May 0.8044 0.7867 0.7956
June 0.8051 0.7953 0.8000
July 0.8106 0.8018 0.8063
August 0.8198 0.8098 0.8142
September 0.8164 0.8089 0.8116
October 0.8185 0.8076 0.8126
November 0.8223 0.8133 0.8196
December 0.8236 0.8172 0.8206