2018 ARS to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ARS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ARS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 11.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 7.0917.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9169 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4105 to the December average rate of 8.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.0086 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ARS to AOA 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 10.0596, compared to 8.4061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6535 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.6049 AOA (High: 9.7359 / Low: 7.1309). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1980 AOA (High: 10.6647 / Low: 10.4667).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5432 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 10.7718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0456 (-0.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5656 | 8.7152 | 9.4105 |
| February | 10.7354 | 10.4608 | 10.5964 |
| March | 10.6647 | 10.4667 | 10.5921 |
| April | 11.0086 | 10.6175 | 10.7718 |
| May | 10.9101 | 9.2025 | 9.8869 |
| June | 9.5963 | 8.5225 | 9.0999 |
| July | 9.3709 | 8.6101 | 9.1734 |
| August | 9.7359 | 7.1309 | 8.9548 |
| September | 7.7776 | 7.0917 | 7.4117 |
| October | 8.5786 | 7.5080 | 8.1890 |
| November | 8.7644 | 7.9436 | 8.5343 |
| December | 8.4922 | 8.0384 | 8.1735 |