YEARLY HIGH
65.4925 VUV
YEARLY LOW
60.5985 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.4770 VUV

2018 AZN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 65.4925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 60.5985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8940 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.1851 to the December average rate of 65.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.4925 was down 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.3696, 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 327,462 VUV
2017 Average 311,089 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 302,992 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,470.17 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.5229
61.8242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to VUV 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 62.5213, compared to 64.4327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.5213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.4327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.5323 VUV (High: 63.1308 / Low: 60.5985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VUV (High: 63.7296 / Low: 63.7296).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5323
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 65.2147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.2851), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9296 (+4.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 65.2147
2017 Avg (October) 62.2851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.9080 60.6115 62.1851
February 63.1308 60.5985 62.1324
March 62.8113 61.8613 62.1858
April 62.6699 61.6028 62.1984
May 63.8864 62.8335 63.2541
June 64.1691 62.5680 63.1720
July 64.1819 63.3129 63.7552
August 63.7296 63.7296 63.7296
September 63.7296 63.7296 63.7296
October 65.4925 63.7296 65.2147
November 65.4538 64.7200 65.0638
December 65.3296 64.5734 65.1035