2018 AWG to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

172.4768 AOA

YEARLY LOW

92.6170 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

140.4582 AOA

2018 AWG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 172.4768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 92.6170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.8597 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.9594 to the December average rate of 171.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 172.4768 was up 85.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.9527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 862,384 AOA

2017 Average 462,074 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 463,085 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,298.72 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

179.4179

92.7359

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AWG to AOA 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 120.7646, compared to 160.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.3872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.7646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 23.2609 AOA (High: 115.8779 / Low: 92.6170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2185 AOA (High: 172.4768 / Low: 171.2582).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.2609

December Spread (Stable) ±1.2185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5780 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 172.1944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.8485), the exchange rate shifted by +79.3460 (+85.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 172.1944

2017 Avg (November) 92.8485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	115.8779	92.6170	99.9594
February	119.3175	115.5252	117.3271
March	120.7150	118.9510	119.9560
April	126.4067	120.0544	122.1080
May	133.9345	126.2304	129.8843
June	139.4482	132.6561	135.3527
July	143.1612	138.8133	141.5879
August	154.0961	143.2805	148.3788
September	163.5474	154.0961	158.8299
October	171.0736	164.6520	168.3035
November	172.4768	170.7744	172.1944
December	172.4768	171.2582	171.6165