2018 RON to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4573 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4104 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4315 AZN

2018 RON to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.4104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4439 to the December average rate of 0.4166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4573 was down 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,287 AZN

2017 Average 2,126 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,052 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.89 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4519

0.4119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.4414, compared to 0.4215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 AZN (High: 0.4534 / Low: 0.4339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 AZN (High: 0.4308 / Low: 0.4241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+4.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4480

2017 Avg (February) 0.4306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4534	0.4339	0.4439
February	0.4573	0.4420	0.4480
March	0.4559	0.4447	0.4486
April	0.4545	0.4413	0.4483
May	0.4413	0.4227	0.4336
June	0.4311	0.4219	0.4262
July	0.4324	0.4250	0.4281
August	0.4301	0.4139	0.4231
September	0.4308	0.4241	0.4271
October	0.4230	0.4130	0.4191
November	0.4178	0.4104	0.4152
December	0.4210	0.4129	0.4166