YEARLY HIGH
0.6008 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.3357 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4113 XPF

2018 AOA to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2651 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5497 to the December average rate of 0.3395, 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 0.6008 was down 12.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6887, 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 3,004 XPF
2017 Average 3,194 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,679 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,325.58 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5708
0.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XPF 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 0.4607, compared to 0.3620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1376 XPF (High: 0.6008 / Low: 0.4633). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 XPF (High: 0.3421 / Low: 0.3365).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1376
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0897 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5497) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1286 (-18.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5497
2017 Avg (January) 0.6783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6008 0.4633 0.5497
February 0.4660 0.4524 0.4600
March 0.4554 0.4478 0.4518
April 0.4545 0.4367 0.4459
May 0.4421 0.4263 0.4346
June 0.4321 0.4091 0.4223
July 0.4129 0.3972 0.4029
August 0.4033 0.3703 0.3890
September 0.3724 0.3492 0.3588
October 0.3478 0.3399 0.3429
November 0.3429 0.3357 0.3387
December 0.3421 0.3365 0.3395