YEARLY HIGH
0.0969 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0948 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0955 AZN

2018 EGP to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0969 was down 14.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 484 AZN
2017 Average 483 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 474 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.60 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0965
0.0949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0958, compared to 0.0952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 AZN (High: 0.0967 / Low: 0.0949). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0949).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-2.52%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0962
2017 Avg (March) 0.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0963 0.0953 0.0956
February 0.0964 0.0953 0.0956
March 0.0969 0.0957 0.0962
April 0.0968 0.0960 0.0963
May 0.0967 0.0949 0.0957
June 0.0958 0.0950 0.0953
July 0.0956 0.0950 0.0952
August 0.0957 0.0950 0.0953
September 0.0957 0.0949 0.0952
October 0.0953 0.0949 0.0951
November 0.0958 0.0948 0.0951
December 0.0953 0.0948 0.0951