2018 AOA to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |