2018 SZL to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1461 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.1098 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1293 AZN

2018 SZL to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1388 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1461 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 730 AZN

2017 Average 647 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 549 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.22 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1459

0.1128

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.1383, compared to 0.1203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0123 AZN (High: 0.1286 / Low: 0.1162). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 AZN (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1415).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+6.44%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1431

2017 Avg (March) 0.1345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1434	0.1348	0.1388
February	0.1460	0.1388	0.1426
March	0.1461	0.1415	0.1431
April	0.1441	0.1368	0.1408
May	0.1389	0.1334	0.1358
June	0.1353	0.1233	0.1285
July	0.1299	0.1230	0.1270
August	0.1286	0.1162	0.1216
September	0.1205	0.1098	0.1155
October	0.1204	0.1143	0.1173
November	0.1243	0.1171	0.1208
December	0.1246	0.1169	0.1196