2018 AOA to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3027 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1.8454 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2611 XOF

2018 AOA to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.3027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 1.8454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4573 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0216 to the December average rate of 1.8663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3027 was down 12.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7832, 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 16,514 XOF

2017 Average 17,547 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 9,227 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,286.61 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1376

1.7457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XOF 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 2.5326, compared to 1.9896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7562 XOF (High: 3.3027 / Low: 2.5465). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 XOF (High: 1.8806 / Low: 1.8497).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7562

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 0.4928 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.0216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7086 (-19.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.0216

2017 Avg (January) 3.7302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.3027	2.5465	3.0216
February	2.5617	2.4866	2.5288
March	2.5033	2.4618	2.4837
April	2.4983	2.4007	2.4511
May	2.4304	2.3434	2.3891
June	2.3750	2.2487	2.3212
July	2.2696	2.1835	2.2150
August	2.2167	2.0357	2.1382
September	2.0470	1.9195	1.9720
October	1.9118	1.8685	1.8846
November	1.8848	1.8454	1.8617
December	1.8806	1.8497	1.8663