YEARLY HIGH
0.0848 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0439 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0557 SCR

2018 AOA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0782 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0848 was down 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0854, 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 424 SCR
2017 Average 409 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 220 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.16 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0816
0.0406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SCR 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 0.0637, compared to 0.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0173 SCR (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0675). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SCR (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-3.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0782
2017 Avg (January) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0848 0.0675 0.0782
February 0.0677 0.0632 0.0648
March 0.0661 0.0627 0.0637
April 0.0641 0.0595 0.0618
May 0.0610 0.0562 0.0581
June 0.0568 0.0543 0.0558
July 0.0545 0.0529 0.0535
August 0.0528 0.0493 0.0511
September 0.0493 0.0464 0.0478
October 0.0461 0.0442 0.0451
November 0.0444 0.0439 0.0440
December 0.0452 0.0439 0.0443