YEARLY HIGH
1.6023 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5874 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5898 XCD

2018 AZN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.6023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5968 to the December average rate of 1.5874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6023 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6232, 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 8,011 XCD
2017 Average 7,864 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,937 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.35 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6011
1.5862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XCD 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 1.5922, compared to 1.5874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0149 XCD (High: 1.6023 / Low: 1.5874). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XCD (High: 1.5874 / Low: 1.5874).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.5940) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+2.37%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.5940
2017 Avg (March) 1.5570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6001 1.5897 1.5968
February 1.6008 1.5897 1.5999
March 1.6023 1.5874 1.5940
April 1.5954 1.5874 1.5877
May 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874
June 1.5919 1.5874 1.5877
July 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874
August 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874
September 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874
October 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874
November 1.5875 1.5874 1.5874
December 1.5874 1.5874 1.5874