YEARLY HIGH
10.1723 MDL
YEARLY LOW
9.6118 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8846 MDL

2018 AZN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 10.1723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 9.6118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5605 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0142 to the December average rate of 10.0875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1723 was down 12.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5980, 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 50,861 MDL
2017 Average 53,613 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 48,059 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,802.42 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1299
9.6215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to MDL 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 9.8384, compared to 9.9308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3609 MDL (High: 10.1723 / Low: 9.8113). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1286 MDL (High: 9.7404 / Low: 9.6118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3609
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1286

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 0.1430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.0142) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8158 (-7.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.0142
2017 Avg (January) 10.8299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1723 9.8113 10.0142
February 9.9793 9.7918 9.8712
March 9.8961 9.6647 9.7727
April 9.7404 9.6118 9.6638
May 9.9877 9.6935 9.7972
June 9.9843 9.8388 9.9114
July 9.9286 9.7288 9.8150
August 9.8702 9.6927 9.7692
September 9.9353 9.7888 9.8719
October 10.0932 9.9152 9.9910
November 10.1289 9.9826 10.0501
December 10.1631 9.9471 10.0875