YEARLY HIGH
0.1662 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0893 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1130 ETB

2018 AOA to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1541 to the December average rate of 0.0913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1662 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1660, 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 831 ETB
2017 Average 722 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 446 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.72 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1605
0.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ETB 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 0.1286, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0339 ETB (High: 0.1662 / Low: 0.1323). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 ETB (High: 0.0910 / Low: 0.0893).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1541) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+13.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1541
2017 Avg (January) 0.1360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1662 0.1323 0.1541
February 0.1332 0.1285 0.1309
March 0.1294 0.1274 0.1284
April 0.1286 0.1218 0.1261
May 0.1220 0.1150 0.1185
June 0.1162 0.1106 0.1139
July 0.1110 0.1070 0.1089
August 0.1079 0.1000 0.1040
September 0.1001 0.0941 0.0971
October 0.0938 0.0899 0.0920
November 0.0910 0.0893 0.0903
December 0.0922 0.0903 0.0913