2018 BBD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.2287 AOA

YEARLY LOW

82.9617 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.9312 AOA

2018 BBD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 155.2287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 82.9617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.2670 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.4862 to the December average rate of 154.4707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.2287 was up 86.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 776,144 AOA

2017 Average 414,781 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 414,809 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,335.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.5460

82.9354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 107.9664, compared to 143.8960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.9296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.9664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.8960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 20.7632 AOA (High: 103.7250 / Low: 82.9617). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0530 AOA (High: 155.2287 / Low: 154.1757).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.7632

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0530

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 0.5245 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 154.9951) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.9614), the exchange rate shifted by +72.0337 (+86.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 154.9951

2017 Avg (November) 82.9614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	103.7250	82.9617	89.4862
February	106.5687	103.4670	105.0574
March	107.7380	106.3125	107.0624
April	112.9760	107.0618	109.0297
May	119.7040	112.9200	116.1378
June	124.6317	118.6612	121.0248
July	128.4872	124.1338	126.6333
August	138.1082	128.4872	132.9905
September	147.2340	138.1082	142.7986
October	154.0090	148.1865	151.4881
November	155.2287	153.7185	154.9951
December	155.2287	154.1757	154.4707