YEARLY HIGH
926.3180 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0482 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
454.5622 VEF

2018 AOA to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 926.3180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 926.2698 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0567 to the December average rate of 804.3235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1417858.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 926.3180 was up 1399161.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0662, 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 4,631,590 VEF
2017 Average 304 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 241 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,631,348.86 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

957.2731
-86.9629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to VEF 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 186.4395, compared to 722.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 536.2454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 722.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 511.9448 VEF (High: 926.3180 / Low: 414.3732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 VEF (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0489).

August Spread (Volatile) ±511.9448
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 50.0797 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.0797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 680.5112) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +680.4501 (+1112519.01%).

2018 Avg (August) 680.5112
2017 Avg (August) 0.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0622 0.0489 0.0567
February 136.0965 0.0482 77.3270
March 189.2605 134.4626 169.9148
April 301.6347 184.3831 228.9527
May 340.6453 299.0429 312.1720
June 336.6937 320.5443 330.2138
July 419.6735 313.9082 359.2267
August 926.3180 414.3732 680.5112
September 899.5542 843.7987 870.2534
October 838.3750 806.6792 820.1737
November 808.2037 800.3918 801.6206
December 805.8584 800.3918 804.3235