YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0244 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 AZN

2018 KGS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0245 to the December average rate of 0.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0250 was down 17.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 AZN
2017 Average 125 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 122 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.12 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0250
0.0245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0248, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 AZN (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0249
2017 Avg (June) 0.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0244 0.0245
February 0.0249 0.0245 0.0247
March 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
April 0.0249 0.0248 0.0249
May 0.0250 0.0247 0.0248
June 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
July 0.0250 0.0249 0.0250
August 0.0250 0.0250 0.0250
September 0.0250 0.0250 0.0250
October 0.0250 0.0248 0.0248
November 0.0248 0.0248 0.0248
December 0.0248 0.0248 0.0248