YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 AZN

2018 RSD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0179 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 AZN
2017 Average 80 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 81 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.41 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0178
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0174, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AZN (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+12.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0176
2017 Avg (February) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0178 0.0170 0.0174
February 0.0179 0.0174 0.0176
March 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
April 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
May 0.0174 0.0166 0.0170
June 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
July 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
August 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166
September 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
October 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
November 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
December 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164