YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2193 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2260 AZN

2018 GTQ to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.2193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2302 to the December average rate of 0.2202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2318 was down 11.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,159 AZN
2017 Average 1,170 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.74 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2312
0.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.2291, compared to 0.2230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 AZN (High: 0.2251 / Low: 0.2206). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.2206 / Low: 0.2199).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-6.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2302
2017 Avg (January) 0.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2318 0.2288 0.2302
February 0.2311 0.2290 0.2295
March 0.2302 0.2275 0.2291
April 0.2305 0.2286 0.2296
May 0.2296 0.2275 0.2288
June 0.2277 0.2265 0.2272
July 0.2273 0.2266 0.2271
August 0.2274 0.2249 0.2269
September 0.2251 0.2206 0.2224
October 0.2217 0.2193 0.2203
November 0.2224 0.2203 0.2208
December 0.2206 0.2199 0.2202