YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 PEN

2018 AOA to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0195 was down 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0205, 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 PEN
2017 Average 98 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 54 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.49 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0188
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to PEN 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 PEN (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-10.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0181
2017 Avg (January) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0155 0.0181
February 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
March 0.0153 0.0150 0.0152
April 0.0151 0.0144 0.0148
May 0.0145 0.0137 0.0141
June 0.0138 0.0131 0.0135
July 0.0133 0.0127 0.0129
August 0.0127 0.0120 0.0124
September 0.0120 0.0112 0.0116
October 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
November 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
December 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109