YEARLY HIGH
19.6630 MGA
YEARLY LOW
11.2765 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5755 MGA

2018 AOA to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 19.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 11.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3866 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2107 to the December average rate of 11.4950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.6630 was down 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3627, 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 98,315 MGA
2017 Average 94,116 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 56,382 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,932.80 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.8822
10.8234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MGA 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 15.1147, compared to 12.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.1473 MGA (High: 19.6630 / Low: 15.5157). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3419 MGA (High: 11.7676 / Low: 11.4257).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.1473
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3419

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 3.1255 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.2107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7807), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5700 (-7.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.2107
2017 Avg (January) 19.7807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6630 15.5157 18.2107
February 15.5966 14.6619 15.0852
March 15.0608 14.3742 14.7135
April 15.0692 14.2695 14.7525
May 14.3853 13.8587 14.0308
June 14.2513 13.2992 13.8957
July 13.5860 12.7872 13.2029
August 12.7863 12.0575 12.4413
September 12.1372 11.6123 11.9148
October 11.7676 11.4257 11.5579
November 11.8218 11.3948 11.6060
December 11.8613 11.2765 11.4950