2018 AOA to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4225 CRC

YEARLY LOW

1.9271 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3497 CRC

2018 AOA to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.4225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 1.9271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4953 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1843 to the December average rate of 1.9374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4225 was down 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5753, 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 17,112 CRC

2017 Average 17,054 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 9,636 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,476.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3090

1.8127

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to CRC 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 2.6559, compared to 2.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6865 CRC (High: 3.4225 / Low: 2.7360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 CRC (High: 1.9596 / Low: 1.9271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6865

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.4655 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.1843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1380 (-4.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.1843

2017 Avg (January) 3.3223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4225	2.7360	3.1843
February	2.7662	2.6745	2.7188
March	2.6789	2.6304	2.6552
April	2.6467	2.5064	2.5970
May	2.5090	2.3663	2.4369
June	2.3938	2.2746	2.3433
July	2.2836	2.2060	2.2398
August	2.2076	2.0639	2.1353
September	2.0732	1.9671	2.0284
October	1.9726	1.9330	1.9518
November	2.0185	1.9278	1.9685
December	1.9596	1.9271	1.9374