YEARLY HIGH
4.0831 TRY
YEARLY LOW
2.1967 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8465 TRY

2018 AZN to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 4.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8864 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2283 to the December average rate of 3.1194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0831 was up 74.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3348, 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 20,415 TRY
2017 Average 10,607 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 10,984 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,431.89 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8571
2.0802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to TRY 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 2.4123, compared to 3.2807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1559 TRY (High: 4.0831 / Low: 2.9272). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 TRY (High: 2.2657 / Low: 2.2095).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1559
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2933 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.4886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0708), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4178 (+68.47%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.4886
2017 Avg (August) 2.0708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2657 2.2095 2.2283
February 2.2650 2.1967 2.2409
March 2.3575 2.2503 2.2961
April 2.4328 2.3352 2.3868
May 2.7944 2.4135 2.6016
June 2.7875 2.6270 2.7201
July 2.8894 2.6845 2.8028
August 4.0831 2.9272 3.4886
September 3.9128 3.5298 3.7090
October 3.6337 3.2141 3.4157
November 3.2451 3.0364 3.1488
December 3.1651 3.0529 3.1194