YEARLY HIGH
0.1463 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1124 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1294 AZN

2018 NAD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0339 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1463 was up 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 732 AZN
2017 Average 647 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 562 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.48 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1457
0.1139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.1384, compared to 0.1204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 AZN (High: 0.1354 / Low: 0.1232). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AZN (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1414).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+6.34%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1431
2017 Avg (March) 0.1345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1441 0.1354 0.1389
February 0.1462 0.1389 0.1428
March 0.1463 0.1414 0.1431
April 0.1438 0.1369 0.1407
May 0.1388 0.1336 0.1360
June 0.1354 0.1232 0.1287
July 0.1299 0.1230 0.1265
August 0.1287 0.1171 0.1216
September 0.1206 0.1124 0.1165
October 0.1203 0.1146 0.1174
November 0.1243 0.1177 0.1208
December 0.1245 0.1168 0.1196