YEARLY HIGH
84.5243 AOA
YEARLY LOW
45.1716 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.5696 AOA

2018 AED to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 84.5243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 45.1716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3527 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7263 to the December average rate of 84.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.5243 was up 87.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.1815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 422,622 AOA
2017 Average 225,856 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 225,858 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,763.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

87.9608
45.1596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to AOA 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 58.7882, compared to 78.3510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.5628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.7882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.3510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.3066 AOA (High: 56.4782 / Low: 45.1716). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5776 AOA (High: 84.5243 / Low: 83.9467).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.3066
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5776

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2836 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 84.1104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.1752), the exchange rate shifted by +38.9352 (+86.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 84.1104
2017 Avg (December) 45.1752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.4782 45.1716 48.7263
February 58.0266 56.3377 57.2044
March 58.6633 57.8871 58.2965
April 61.5178 58.2982 59.3676
May 65.1773 61.4835 63.2366
June 67.8635 64.6095 65.8975
July 69.9597 67.5892 68.9511
August 75.1983 69.9597 72.4121
September 80.1710 75.1983 77.7534
October 83.8578 80.6857 82.4850
November 84.5234 83.6978 84.3940
December 84.5243 83.9467 84.1104