YEARLY HIGH
0.2168 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1848 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1959 AZN

2018 SEK to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2104 to the December average rate of 0.1884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2168 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,084 AZN
2017 Average 1,008 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 924 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.76 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2127
0.1854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.2025, compared to 0.1892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0132 AZN (High: 0.2168 / Low: 0.2036). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AZN (High: 0.1892 / Low: 0.1861).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+2.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2099
2017 Avg (February) 0.2050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2155 0.2052 0.2104
February 0.2168 0.2036 0.2099
March 0.2085 0.2037 0.2057
April 0.2052 0.1946 0.2011
May 0.1982 0.1898 0.1945
June 0.1978 0.1885 0.1933
July 0.1953 0.1899 0.1929
August 0.1933 0.1848 0.1877
September 0.1941 0.1860 0.1901
October 0.1911 0.1856 0.1882
November 0.1892 0.1861 0.1879
December 0.1906 0.1869 0.1884