YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0153 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 AZN

2018 VUV to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0165 was down 9.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 AZN
2017 Average 80 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 76 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.17 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0162
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0160, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 AZN (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0157).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-5.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0161
2017 Avg (February) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0159 0.0161
February 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
March 0.0162 0.0159 0.0161
April 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
May 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
June 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
July 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
August 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
October 0.0157 0.0153 0.0153
November 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
December 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154