2018 AZN to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0989 SDG

YEARLY LOW

4.1163 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6960 SDG

2018 AZN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 28.0989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9826 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1432 to the December average rate of 27.9569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 574.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.0989 was up 581.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1240, 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 140,495 SDG

2017 Average 19,314 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 20,582 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,913.19 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.3714

1.7589

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SDG 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 9.4222, compared to 17.9699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.4684 SDG (High: 28.0368 / Low: 10.5685). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 SDG (High: 4.1648 / Low: 4.1163).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.4684

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 27.9569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9653), the exchange rate shifted by +23.9916 (+605.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 27.9569

2017 Avg (December) 3.9653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1648	4.1163	4.1432
February	10.7528	4.1343	9.8864
March	10.7661	10.5727	10.6660
April	10.7147	10.5653	10.6352
May	10.6715	10.5727	10.6101
June	10.6717	10.5614	10.5921
July	10.6127	10.5392	10.5772
August	10.6164	10.5669	10.5851
September	10.6201	10.5654	10.5872
October	28.0368	10.5685	20.1258
November	28.0617	27.7433	27.9870
December	28.0989	27.9001	27.9569