YEARLY HIGH
17.9917 COP
YEARLY LOW
9.9808 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0071 COP

2018 AOA to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 17.9917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 9.9808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0109 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1197 to the December average rate of 10.4327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.9917 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.6599, 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 89,959 COP
2017 Average 88,925 COP
Yearly Trough Low 49,904 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,054.68 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.7133
9.5895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to COP 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 13.3407, compared to 10.6735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.3229 COP (High: 17.9917 / Low: 13.6688). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3567 COP (High: 10.4859 / Low: 10.1292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3229
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16.1197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7119), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5922 (-8.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 16.1197
2017 Avg (January) 17.7119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9917 13.6688 16.1197
February 13.9988 13.2287 13.6385
March 13.6272 13.0439 13.2783
April 13.1581 12.4154 12.7356
May 12.4957 12.0724 12.3356
June 12.1811 11.7558 11.9363
July 11.8056 11.1721 11.3702
August 11.2835 10.7288 11.1301
September 11.0497 10.1186 10.6331
October 10.4425 9.9808 10.1832
November 10.4859 10.1292 10.2915
December 10.7144 10.1803 10.4327