YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 AZN

2018 ISK to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0174 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87 AZN
2017 Average 81 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 68 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.06 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0174
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0012 AZN (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0158).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+7.15%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0170
2017 Avg (March) 0.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0169 0.0161 0.0165
February 0.0170 0.0165 0.0167
March 0.0174 0.0167 0.0170
April 0.0173 0.0168 0.0171
May 0.0167 0.0160 0.0164
June 0.0163 0.0156 0.0159
July 0.0163 0.0158 0.0160
August 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
September 0.0158 0.0150 0.0154
October 0.0152 0.0140 0.0145
November 0.0141 0.0136 0.0139
December 0.0147 0.0137 0.0141