YEARLY HIGH
0.1567 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0339 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0884 SDG

2018 AOA to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 291.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1567 was up 270.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0423, 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 784 SDG
2017 Average 200 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 169 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.34 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1655
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SDG 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 0.0731, compared to 0.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0974 SDG (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.0594). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SDG (High: 0.1544 / Low: 0.1535).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+180.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1128
2017 Avg (October) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0339 0.0394
February 0.0874 0.0339 0.0794
March 0.0855 0.0837 0.0845
April 0.0848 0.0800 0.0830
May 0.0804 0.0754 0.0778
June 0.0762 0.0722 0.0745
July 0.0725 0.0700 0.0711
August 0.0701 0.0652 0.0678
September 0.0654 0.0613 0.0631
October 0.1567 0.0594 0.1128
November 0.1550 0.1522 0.1537
December 0.1544 0.1535 0.1541