YEARLY HIGH
0.4552 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2449 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3625 AZN

2018 TRY to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2103 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4488 to the December average rate of 0.3206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4552 was down 13.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,761 AZN
2017 Average 23,612 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 12,246 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,515.68 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4667
0.2520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.4171, compared to 0.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0967 AZN (High: 0.3416 / Low: 0.2449). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 AZN (High: 0.4526 / Low: 0.4414).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0678 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4463) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0524 (-10.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4463
2017 Avg (February) 0.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4526 0.4414 0.4488
February 0.4552 0.4415 0.4463
March 0.4444 0.4242 0.4356
April 0.4282 0.4111 0.4190
May 0.4143 0.3579 0.3850
June 0.3807 0.3587 0.3678
July 0.3725 0.3461 0.3570
August 0.3416 0.2449 0.2892
September 0.2833 0.2556 0.2699
October 0.3111 0.2752 0.2932
November 0.3293 0.3082 0.3177
December 0.3276 0.3159 0.3206