2018 AOA to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 7.1681 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |