2018 CAD to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3867 AZN

YEARLY LOW

1.2477 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3120 AZN

2018 CAD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1390 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3615 to the December average rate of 1.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3867 was down 7.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,933 AZN

2017 Average 6,632 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 6,238 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 695.24 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3711

1.2563

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.3287, compared to 1.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0714 AZN (High: 1.3867 / Low: 1.3153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 AZN (High: 1.3005 / Low: 1.2794).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0714

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0506 (-3.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3433

2017 Avg (February) 1.3939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3781	1.3484	1.3615
February	1.3867	1.3153	1.3433
March	1.3263	1.2925	1.3115
April	1.3554	1.3137	1.3359
May	1.3329	1.3067	1.3226
June	1.3173	1.2771	1.2974
July	1.3077	1.2838	1.2967
August	1.3193	1.2936	1.3051
September	1.3263	1.2922	1.3068
October	1.3287	1.2938	1.3071
November	1.3005	1.2794	1.2902
December	1.2898	1.2477	1.2659