2018 AOA to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |