YEARLY HIGH
0.2873 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1594 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1961 GMD

2018 AOA to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2694 to the December average rate of 0.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2873 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2873, 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 1,436 GMD
2017 Average 1,381 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 797 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.15 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2803
0.1489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to GMD 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 0.2217, compared to 0.1704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0542 GMD (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2331). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GMD (High: 0.1607 / Low: 0.1594).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2694
2017 Avg (January) 0.2625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2873 0.2331 0.2694
February 0.2316 0.2213 0.2253
March 0.2229 0.2194 0.2210
April 0.2213 0.2086 0.2166
May 0.2088 0.1969 0.2031
June 0.1988 0.1892 0.1950
July 0.1901 0.1862 0.1884
August 0.1870 0.1739 0.1809
September 0.1739 0.1673 0.1700
October 0.1663 0.1605 0.1633
November 0.1609 0.1594 0.1598
December 0.1607 0.1594 0.1601