YEARLY HIGH
182.3539 AOA
YEARLY LOW
97.6021 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.1171 AOA

2018 AZN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 182.3539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 97.6021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.7518 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.7451 to the December average rate of 181.4633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 182.3539 was up 83.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.6465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 911,769 AOA
2017 Average 482,780 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 488,010 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423,759.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

189.7129
98.1116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 127.1934, compared to 169.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.8475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 25.2221 AOA (High: 122.8242 / Low: 97.6021). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2370 AOA (High: 182.3539 / Low: 181.1169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±25.2221
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2370

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 0.6161 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 182.0794) against the same month in 2017 (average: 97.6735), the exchange rate shifted by +84.4059 (+86.42%).

2018 Avg (November) 182.0794
2017 Avg (November) 97.6735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.8242 97.6021 105.7451
February 126.2476 121.7259 124.3868
March 127.4192 124.8899 126.2905
April 132.7178 125.9075 128.1093
May 140.6214 132.6520 136.4321
June 146.4103 139.3965 142.1968
July 150.9395 145.8253 148.7615
August 162.2417 150.9395 156.2297
September 172.9621 162.2417 167.7516
October 180.9210 174.0811 177.9596
November 182.3539 180.5797 182.0794
December 182.3539 181.1169 181.4633