YEARLY HIGH
12434.6460 STD
YEARLY LOW
11581.4071 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12151.2137 STD

2018 AZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 12434.6460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11581.4071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 853.2389 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11931.8565 to the December average rate of 12364.5225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12434.6460 was down 10.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 13879.8654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,173,230 STD
2017 Average 63,167,227 STD
Yearly Trough Low 57,907,035 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,266,194.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12460.6493
11645.5254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to STD 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 11939.2214, compared to 12363.2059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 423.9845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11939.2214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12363.2059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 466.7938 STD (High: 12102.5653 / Low: 11635.7715). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 12364.5225 / Low: 12364.5225).

January Spread (Volatile) ±466.7938
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 180.1649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -180.1649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 12340.3825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12888.2974), the exchange rate shifted by -547.9150 (-4.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 12340.3825
2017 Avg (June) 12888.2974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12102.5653 11635.7715 11931.8565
February 11868.4974 11581.4071 11751.6917
March 11829.6998 11622.8541 11730.7940
April 11804.1173 11657.3915 11713.4524
May 12416.4952 11964.4225 12167.1515
June 12434.6460 12225.4710 12340.3825
July 12374.3893 12269.8607 12328.9876
August 12364.5225 12347.0190 12363.9579
September 12364.5225 12364.5225 12364.5225
October 12421.9550 12364.5225 12392.7223
November 12364.5225 12364.5225 12364.5225
December 12364.5225 12364.5225 12364.5225