YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 USD

2018 AOA to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0056 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0060 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0060, 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 30 USD
2017 Average 30 USD
Yearly Trough Low 16 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.03 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0059
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to USD 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 0.0047, compared to 0.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 USD (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-6.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0056
2017 Avg (January) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0048 0.0056
February 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
March 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
April 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
May 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
June 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
July 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
August 0.0039 0.0036 0.0038
September 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
October 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032