YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0167 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 TRY

2018 AOA to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0212 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0264 was up 10.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0239, 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 132 TRY
2017 Average 110 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 83 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.71 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0228
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to TRY 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0070 TRY (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TRY (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.58%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0223
2017 Avg (August) 0.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0229 0.0181 0.0212
February 0.0183 0.0178 0.0180
March 0.0188 0.0177 0.0182
April 0.0191 0.0180 0.0186
May 0.0203 0.0182 0.0191
June 0.0198 0.0184 0.0191
July 0.0193 0.0182 0.0188
August 0.0264 0.0194 0.0223
September 0.0240 0.0205 0.0221
October 0.0206 0.0178 0.0192
November 0.0179 0.0167 0.0173
December 0.0174 0.0167 0.0172