2018 BOB to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2484 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.2425 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2460 AZN

2018 BOB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2449 to the December average rate of 0.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2484 was down 12.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,242 AZN

2017 Average 1,240 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 1,213 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.03 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2468

0.2442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AZN 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 0.2456, compared to 0.2464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0039 AZN (High: 0.2465 / Low: 0.2425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AZN (High: 0.2465 / Low: 0.2454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2466) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2466

2017 Avg (November) 0.2447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2465	0.2425	0.2449
February	0.2460	0.2441	0.2444
March	0.2466	0.2435	0.2453
April	0.2474	0.2453	0.2464
May	0.2468	0.2455	0.2463
June	0.2467	0.2450	0.2463
July	0.2481	0.2457	0.2466
August	0.2473	0.2459	0.2465
September	0.2466	0.2446	0.2462
October	0.2475	0.2460	0.2464
November	0.2484	0.2457	0.2466
December	0.2465	0.2454	0.2463