2018 AZN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1752 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.1220 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1420 QAR

2018 AZN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.1220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1508 to the December average rate of 2.1419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1752 was down 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3079, 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 10,876 QAR

2017 Average 10,701 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,610 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.02 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1572

2.1362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to QAR 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 2.1451, compared to 2.1390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0367 QAR (High: 2.1752 / Low: 2.1385). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 2.1387 / Low: 2.1384).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1615), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-0.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1419

2017 Avg (December) 2.1615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1562	2.1362	2.1508
February	2.1576	2.1406	2.1555
March	2.1587	2.1384	2.1477
April	2.1481	2.1383	2.1392
May	2.1391	2.1370	2.1386
June	2.1447	2.1386	2.1390
July	2.1387	2.1384	2.1386
August	2.1389	2.1305	2.1381
September	2.1417	2.1386	2.1389
October	2.1387	2.1288	2.1382
November	2.1388	2.1220	2.1380
December	2.1752	2.1385	2.1419