YEARLY HIGH
34.2421 PYG
YEARLY LOW
18.9407 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3421 PYG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 171,211 PYG
2017 Average 169,762 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 94,704 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,507.06 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.9517
17.9036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9199
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3222

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 5.0487 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 31.6977
2017 Avg (January) 34.5840

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