YEARLY HIGH
0.6300 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.6241 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6290 AZN

2018 XCD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.6300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.6241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6262 to the December average rate of 0.6300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6300 was down 12.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,150 AZN
2017 Average 3,183 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 3,121 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.23 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6305
0.6246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6281, compared to 0.6300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 AZN (High: 0.6300 / Low: 0.6241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.6300 / Low: 0.6300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6425), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-2.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6274
2017 Avg (March) 0.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6290 0.6250 0.6262
February 0.6290 0.6247 0.6250
March 0.6300 0.6241 0.6274
April 0.6300 0.6268 0.6298
May 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300
June 0.6300 0.6282 0.6299
July 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300
August 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300
September 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300
October 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300
November 0.6300 0.6299 0.6300
December 0.6300 0.6300 0.6300