YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0110 XCD

2018 AOA to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0087, 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 0.0163 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0163, 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 81 XCD
2017 Average 81 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 44 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.91 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0158
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XCD 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 XCD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-6.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0152
2017 Avg (January) 0.0163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0130 0.0152
February 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
March 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
April 0.0126 0.0120 0.0124
May 0.0120 0.0113 0.0116
June 0.0114 0.0108 0.0112
July 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
August 0.0105 0.0098 0.0102
September 0.0098 0.0092 0.0095
October 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
November 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
December 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087