YEARLY HIGH
0.1185 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0623 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0783 MXN

2018 AOA to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1063 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1185 was down 10.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1322, 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 592 MXN
2017 Average 570 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 311 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.93 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1106
0.0590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MXN 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 0.0890, compared to 0.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0288 MXN (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.0897). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MXN (High: 0.0664 / Low: 0.0640).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0224 (-17.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1063
2017 Avg (January) 0.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1185 0.0897 0.1063
February 0.0909 0.0870 0.0887
March 0.0886 0.0848 0.0868
April 0.0867 0.0828 0.0843
May 0.0857 0.0830 0.0842
June 0.0873 0.0793 0.0838
July 0.0804 0.0726 0.0750
August 0.0735 0.0686 0.0709
September 0.0695 0.0634 0.0666
October 0.0660 0.0623 0.0633
November 0.0664 0.0640 0.0652
December 0.0663 0.0637 0.0650