YEARLY HIGH
4.8384 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.5409 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6348 SBD

2018 AZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.8384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 4.5409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2974 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5904 to the December average rate of 4.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8384 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7272, 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 24,192 SBD
2017 Average 22,729 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,705 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,487.24 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7655
4.5556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SBD 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 4.5973, compared to 4.6723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1715 SBD (High: 4.8384 / Low: 4.6668). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 4.6338 / Low: 4.6338).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1715
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1665 (+3.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7480
2017 Avg (December) 4.5814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6539 4.5415 4.5904
February 4.6184 4.5529 4.5911
March 4.6184 4.5517 4.5820
April 4.5946 4.5413 4.5731
May 4.6495 4.5409 4.5994
June 4.6843 4.6265 4.6481
July 4.6865 4.6211 4.6470
August 4.6338 4.6338 4.6338
September 4.6338 4.6338 4.6338
October 4.7151 4.6338 4.6730
November 4.7095 4.6338 4.6978
December 4.8384 4.6668 4.7480