YEARLY HIGH
0.0471 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 HKD

2018 AOA to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0471 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0472, 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 236 HKD
2017 Average 235 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 126 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.71 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0458
0.0234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to HKD 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 0.0367, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 HKD (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-6.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0439
2017 Avg (January) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0471 0.0377 0.0439
February 0.0378 0.0367 0.0372
March 0.0369 0.0364 0.0366
April 0.0367 0.0347 0.0360
May 0.0348 0.0328 0.0338
June 0.0331 0.0315 0.0324
July 0.0316 0.0305 0.0310
August 0.0305 0.0284 0.0295
September 0.0284 0.0266 0.0275
October 0.0264 0.0255 0.0259
November 0.0255 0.0252 0.0253
December 0.0254 0.0252 0.0253