2018 AOA to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.1898 SLL

YEARLY LOW

24.1971 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.3658 SLL

2018 AOA to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 46.1898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 24.1971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9927 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0357 to the December average rate of 27.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.1898 was up 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.1815, 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 230,949 SLL

2017 Average 225,274 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 120,985 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,963.58 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.8154

23.4587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SLL 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 35.4347, compared to 27.2969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.2430 SLL (High: 46.1898 / Low: 36.9468). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 SLL (High: 27.2092 / Low: 27.0246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.2430

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.5116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 43.0357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.5778), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4579 (+3.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 43.0357

2017 Avg (January) 41.5778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1898	36.9468	43.0357
February	37.0507	35.9789	36.5241
March	36.2950	35.5678	35.8497
April	36.1427	34.3392	35.2936
May	34.5345	32.6732	33.5151
June	32.9705	25.2947	28.3899
July	25.6680	24.7710	25.2384
August	31.2839	24.1971	27.2402
September	30.3747	28.4921	29.3853
October	28.3089	27.2387	27.6943
November	27.2901	27.0246	27.0655
December	27.2092	27.0246	27.1574