2018 SCR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1273 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.1186 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1248 AZN

2018 SCR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1217 to the December average rate of 0.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1273 was down 13.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 636 AZN

2017 Average 634 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 593 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.19 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1268

0.1212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1248, compared to 0.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 AZN (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1197). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1251).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-8.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1241

2017 Avg (February) 0.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1240	0.1197	0.1217
February	0.1273	0.1212	0.1241
March	0.1266	0.1197	0.1243
April	0.1267	0.1236	0.1263
May	0.1268	0.1213	0.1262
June	0.1266	0.1254	0.1260
July	0.1258	0.1253	0.1257
August	0.1254	0.1251	0.1253
September	0.1253	0.1186	0.1247
October	0.1251	0.1226	0.1247
November	0.1249	0.1245	0.1247
December	0.1249	0.1221	0.1245