2018 AOA to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1420 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.6884 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4525 MRO

2018 AOA to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.1420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4536 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9925 to the December average rate of 1.1556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1420 was down 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2127, 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 10,710 MRO

2017 Average 10,846 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 3,442 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,267.90 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0771

1.0619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MRO 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 1.6630, compared to 1.2420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5145 MRO (High: 1.2029 / Low: 0.6884). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 MRO (High: 1.1578 / Low: 1.1499).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5145

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.9925) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1691 (-7.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.9925

2017 Avg (January) 2.1616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1420	1.7113	1.9925
February	1.7179	1.6692	1.6916
March	1.6733	1.6507	1.6610
April	1.6603	1.5800	1.6307
May	1.5763	1.4870	1.5319
June	1.4980	1.4282	1.4703
July	1.4319	1.3834	1.4060
August	1.3854	1.2925	1.3414
September	1.2925	1.2141	1.2509
October	1.2029	0.6884	1.1465
November	1.1612	1.1499	1.1517
December	1.1578	1.1499	1.1556