2018 AZN to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AZN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AZN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 31.8972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 29.2912.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6061 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8501 to the December average rate of 31.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.8972 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.6158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AZN to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 30.6240, compared to 31.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7092 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1258 PHP (High: 30.4170 / Low: 29.2912). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3689 PHP (High: 31.4987 / Low: 31.1297).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6796 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 31.6731) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.3114), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3617 (+4.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4170 | 29.2912 | 29.8501 |
| February | 30.9954 | 30.3288 | 30.7109 |
| March | 30.9063 | 30.4969 | 30.7350 |
| April | 30.8514 | 30.3160 | 30.5670 |
| May | 30.9713 | 30.3316 | 30.6937 |
| June | 31.5037 | 30.7574 | 31.1874 |
| July | 31.4987 | 31.1297 | 31.3449 |
| August | 31.4506 | 31.0294 | 31.2842 |
| September | 31.8661 | 31.4053 | 31.6941 |
| October | 31.8972 | 31.3775 | 31.6731 |
| November | 31.2898 | 30.6441 | 30.9935 |
| December | 31.2573 | 30.7227 | 31.0095 |