YEARLY HIGH
50.1418 LAK
YEARLY LOW
27.3101 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3417 LAK

2018 AOA to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 50.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 27.3101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8317 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6668 to the December average rate of 27.6652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.1418 was down 0.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.4820, 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 250,709 LAK
2017 Average 247,679 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 136,551 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,158.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.5779
25.6445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to LAK 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 38.9474, compared to 29.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.1333 LAK (High: 50.1418 / Low: 40.0085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2764 LAK (High: 27.7409 / Low: 27.4645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.1333
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2764

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 7.1681 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 46.6668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.9308), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2641 (-4.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 46.6668
2017 Avg (January) 48.9308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.1418 40.0085 46.6668
February 40.1196 38.9287 39.4987
March 39.0547 38.5106 38.7714
April 38.8140 36.8428 38.1135
May 36.8915 34.9939 35.9349
June 35.3317 33.8628 34.6989
July 33.9588 32.7115 33.2739
August 32.8484 30.8349 31.9333
September 30.8519 28.9398 29.8388
October 28.7513 27.7003 28.1497
November 27.7945 27.3101 27.5556
December 27.7409 27.4645 27.6652