2018 AOA to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AOA to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AOA to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.1700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 4.9898.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1802 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5550 to the December average rate of 5.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.1700 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.2987, 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 MMK 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 6.2906, compared to 5.3649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9257 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.7528 MMK (High: 8.1700 / Low: 6.4173). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0770 MMK (High: 6.2822 / Low: 6.2053).
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 1.2105 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.5550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6243 (-7.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1700 | 6.4173 | 7.5550 |
| February | 6.4324 | 6.2695 | 6.3445 |
| March | 6.2822 | 6.2053 | 6.2446 |
| April | 6.2448 | 5.9703 | 6.1136 |
| May | 5.9764 | 5.6549 | 5.8148 |
| June | 5.7251 | 5.5679 | 5.6711 |
| July | 5.7204 | 5.5898 | 5.6434 |
| August | 5.7108 | 5.5398 | 5.6367 |
| September | 5.6246 | 5.3021 | 5.4915 |
| October | 5.3126 | 5.0585 | 5.1923 |
| November | 5.1986 | 5.0923 | 5.1550 |
| December | 5.1436 | 4.9898 | 5.0702 |