2018 SAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4543 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4493 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4532 AZN

2018 SAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.4543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.4493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4513 to the December average rate of 0.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4543 was down 12.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,272 AZN

2017 Average 2,294 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,247 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.12 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4543

0.4501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.4526, compared to 0.4539 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) 0.4526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 AZN (High: 0.4540 / Low: 0.4493). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.4540 / Low: 0.4539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4539

2017 Avg (October) 0.4519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4533	0.4504	0.4513
February	0.4534	0.4501	0.4504
March	0.4541	0.4497	0.4521
April	0.4541	0.4520	0.4539
May	0.4540	0.4493	0.4538
June	0.4540	0.4517	0.4538
July	0.4540	0.4539	0.4540
August	0.4540	0.4539	0.4539
September	0.4540	0.4538	0.4539
October	0.4543	0.4537	0.4539
November	0.4540	0.4536	0.4538
December	0.4539	0.4536	0.4538