2018 NPR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0167 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0143 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0156 AZN

2018 NPR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0167 was down 7.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84 AZN

2017 Average 83 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 72 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.21 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0168

0.0142

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0162, 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 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0166

2017 Avg (January) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0167	0.0165	0.0166
February	0.0167	0.0162	0.0164
March	0.0164	0.0162	0.0163
April	0.0164	0.0159	0.0162
May	0.0160	0.0156	0.0158
June	0.0159	0.0155	0.0157
July	0.0156	0.0154	0.0155
August	0.0155	0.0150	0.0153
September	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
October	0.0146	0.0143	0.0145
November	0.0153	0.0145	0.0148
December	0.0153	0.0148	0.0151