2018 QAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4713 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4597 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4668 AZN

2018 QAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.4713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4650 to the December average rate of 0.4669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4713 was down 12.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,356 AZN

2017 Average 2,340 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,299 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.63 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4681

0.4636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.4662, compared to 0.4675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0079 AZN (High: 0.4676 / Low: 0.4597). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.4676 / Low: 0.4676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4677

2017 Avg (November) 0.4464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4681	0.4638	0.4650
February	0.4672	0.4635	0.4639
March	0.4676	0.4633	0.4656
April	0.4677	0.4655	0.4675
May	0.4680	0.4675	0.4676
June	0.4676	0.4663	0.4675
July	0.4676	0.4676	0.4676
August	0.4694	0.4675	0.4677
September	0.4676	0.4669	0.4675
October	0.4697	0.4676	0.4677
November	0.4713	0.4675	0.4677
December	0.4676	0.4597	0.4669