YEARLY HIGH
10.6736 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5.6999 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2579 BIF

2018 AOA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 10.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 5.6999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9737 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8987 to the December average rate of 5.8508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.6736 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,368 BIF
2017 Average 51,918 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 28,500 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,868.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.3080
5.3966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BIF 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 8.2722, compared to 6.2436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.1818 BIF (High: 10.6736 / Low: 8.4918). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1447 BIF (High: 5.9149 / Low: 5.7702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1818
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1447

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4979 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.8987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2275 (-2.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.8987
2017 Avg (January) 10.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6736 8.4918 9.8987
February 8.5514 8.2656 8.4008
March 8.3651 8.1555 8.2494
April 8.3179 7.8449 8.1273
May 7.8572 7.3868 7.6287
June 7.5066 7.1071 7.3285
July 7.1234 6.8770 6.9942
August 6.9077 6.4097 6.6788
September 6.4120 6.0375 6.2191
October 6.0065 5.7678 5.9130
November 5.8671 5.6999 5.8059
December 5.9149 5.7702 5.8508