YEARLY HIGH
5.1521 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.4951 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7881 NOK

2018 AZN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 5.1521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.4951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6570 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6723 to the December average rate of 5.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1521 was down 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1753, 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 25,761 NOK
2017 Average 24,054 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 22,475 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,285.23 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.1206
4.5329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to NOK 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 4.6714, compared to 4.9048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2855 NOK (High: 4.8218 / Low: 4.5363). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1100 NOK (High: 4.8160 / Low: 4.7059).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2855
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.0716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1744 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.0716
2017 Avg (December) 4.8972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8218 4.5363 4.6723
February 4.7257 4.4951 4.6387
March 4.6452 4.5077 4.5818
April 4.7059 4.5579 4.6095
May 4.8708 4.6935 4.7563
June 4.8160 4.7059 4.7699
July 4.8315 4.7103 4.7763
August 4.9816 4.8008 4.9007
September 4.9647 4.7610 4.8501
October 4.9538 4.7836 4.8517
November 5.0496 4.9007 4.9785
December 5.1521 4.9933 5.0716