2018 ZAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1463 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.1104 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1292 AZN

2018 ZAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1463 was up 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,313 AZN

2017 Average 6,470 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 5,522 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790.57 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1459

0.1129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0130 AZN (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1158). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 AZN (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1416).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+6.54%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1432

2017 Avg (March) 0.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1426	0.1359	0.1389
February	0.1462	0.1389	0.1429
March	0.1463	0.1416	0.1432
April	0.1439	0.1368	0.1407
May	0.1391	0.1333	0.1359
June	0.1354	0.1228	0.1281
July	0.1298	0.1230	0.1272
August	0.1288	0.1158	0.1213
September	0.1206	0.1104	0.1156
October	0.1201	0.1145	0.1171
November	0.1246	0.1177	0.1209
December	0.1243	0.1163	0.1192