2018 BGN to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.7611 AOA

YEARLY LOW

101.4792 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.4454 AOA

2018 BGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 181.7611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 101.4792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.2820 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.7313 to the December average rate of 179.6896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 181.7611 was up 77.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 102.1930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 908,806 AOA

2017 Average 479,396 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 507,396 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401,409.81 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

186.9506

104.8932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 133.5302, compared to 169.3606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.8305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.5302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.3606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 30.2626 AOA (High: 131.7417 / Low: 101.4792). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3306 AOA (High: 180.6399 / Low: 178.3093).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.2626

December Spread (Stable) ±2.3306

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 0.4229 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 180.1125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 99.6393), the exchange rate shifted by +80.4732 (+80.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 180.1125

2017 Avg (November) 99.6393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.7417	101.4792	111.7313
February	134.6958	130.8461	132.6787
March	136.3044	133.9715	134.9995
April	139.5539	134.1201	136.8293
May	143.0630	137.9909	140.4418
June	148.8670	141.7887	144.5004
July	153.5377	147.6166	151.3831
August	164.8754	151.4176	156.9162
September	174.7338	163.8931	170.1325
October	179.3086	175.4316	177.9298
November	181.7611	177.9635	180.1125
December	180.6399	178.3093	179.6896