YEARLY HIGH
17.1481 UAH
YEARLY LOW
15.2168 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0000 UAH

2018 AZN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 17.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 15.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9313 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8292 to the December average rate of 16.2966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.1481 was up 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5390, 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 85,741 UAH
2017 Average 77,369 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 76,084 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,656.62 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.9750
15.2253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to UAH 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 15.7632, compared to 16.2368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7657 UAH (High: 16.5991 / Low: 15.8335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1739 UAH (High: 15.4684 / Low: 15.2946).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7657
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1739

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7570 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16.8292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.7075), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1217 (+14.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 16.8292
2017 Avg (January) 14.7075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1481 16.4340 16.8292
February 16.4940 15.8337 16.0722
March 15.9651 15.3609 15.5137
April 15.6252 15.2168 15.3711
May 15.4684 15.2946 15.3795
June 15.5613 15.2885 15.4137
July 15.7720 15.3934 15.4942
August 16.5991 15.8335 16.1653
September 16.7280 16.4652 16.5618
October 16.6467 16.3946 16.5011
November 16.6393 16.1756 16.4019
December 16.6312 16.0663 16.2966