YEARLY HIGH
0.1961 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1922 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1943 AZN

2018 SVC to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1935 to the December average rate of 0.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1961 was down 12.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 981 AZN
2017 Average 983 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 961 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.40 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1948
0.1928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.1940, compared to 0.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 AZN (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.1948 / Low: 0.1945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1947) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1947
2017 Avg (November) 0.1942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1947 0.1922 0.1935
February 0.1944 0.1927 0.1930
March 0.1951 0.1928 0.1938
April 0.1954 0.1937 0.1945
May 0.1949 0.1940 0.1945
June 0.1948 0.1940 0.1945
July 0.1947 0.1941 0.1946
August 0.1953 0.1944 0.1946
September 0.1947 0.1943 0.1945
October 0.1955 0.1942 0.1946
November 0.1961 0.1944 0.1947
December 0.1948 0.1945 0.1946