YEARLY HIGH
54.4908 GNF
YEARLY LOW
29.0348 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9641 GNF

2018 AOA to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 54.4908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 29.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4560 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5786 to the December average rate of 29.6335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.4908 was down 4.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.3198, 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 272,454 GNF
2017 Average 274,957 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 145,174 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,280.04 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.6977
27.2690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to GNF 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 42.1748, compared to 31.7535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.0797 GNF (High: 54.4908 / Low: 43.4111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5477 GNF (High: 29.8679 / Low: 29.3203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.0797
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5477

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 7.7053 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 50.5786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.4538), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8751 (-10.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 50.5786
2017 Avg (January) 56.4538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.4908 43.4111 50.5786
February 43.5305 42.2263 42.8733
March 42.3730 41.8194 42.0691
April 42.1084 39.9083 41.3750
May 39.9183 37.7519 38.8233
June 38.0916 36.2267 37.3296
July 36.4325 35.1714 35.7344
August 35.2724 32.7573 34.0340
September 32.7626 30.8361 31.7525
October 30.6044 29.3759 29.9785
November 29.6140 29.0348 29.3880
December 29.8679 29.3203 29.6335