2018 SBD to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2202 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.2067 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2158 AZN

2018 SBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.2202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2179 to the December average rate of 0.2106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2202 was down 12.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,101 AZN

2017 Average 1,101 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 1,033 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.69 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2195

0.2098

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2175, compared to 0.2141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0076 AZN (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.2158 / Low: 0.2158).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2174

2017 Avg (May) 0.2139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2202	0.2149	0.2179
February	0.2196	0.2165	0.2178
March	0.2197	0.2165	0.2183
April	0.2202	0.2176	0.2187
May	0.2202	0.2151	0.2174
June	0.2161	0.2135	0.2151
July	0.2164	0.2134	0.2152
August	0.2158	0.2158	0.2158
September	0.2158	0.2158	0.2158
October	0.2158	0.2121	0.2140
November	0.2158	0.2123	0.2129
December	0.2143	0.2067	0.2106