2018 AOA to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AOA to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AOA to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 34.2421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 18.9407.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3014 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6977 to the December average rate of 19.1824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.2421 was down 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.0433, 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 PYG 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 26.2260, compared to 20.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7678 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.9199 PYG (High: 34.2421 / Low: 27.3223). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3222 PYG (High: 19.3900 / Low: 19.0679).
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 5.0487 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 31.6977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.5840), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8864 (-8.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2421 | 27.3223 | 31.6977 |
| February | 27.3695 | 26.1404 | 26.6489 |
| March | 26.1390 | 25.4054 | 25.7742 |
| April | 25.9464 | 24.6015 | 25.4302 |
| May | 24.6515 | 23.8879 | 24.2668 |
| June | 24.1339 | 22.8329 | 23.5381 |
| July | 22.9819 | 22.2644 | 22.5758 |
| August | 22.3219 | 21.1151 | 21.6929 |
| September | 21.1843 | 20.0347 | 20.5009 |
| October | 19.8824 | 19.4176 | 19.6393 |
| November | 19.4373 | 18.9407 | 19.1576 |
| December | 19.3900 | 19.0679 | 19.1824 |