YEARLY HIGH
829.7172 AOA
YEARLY LOW
439.8331 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
667.6089 AOA

2018 BHD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 829.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 439.8331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 389.8842 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 474.8261 to the December average rate of 819.5938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 829.7172 was up 87.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 441.8872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,148,586 AOA
2017 Average 2,199,869 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,199,165 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,949,420.88 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

857.5235
440.0354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 572.3607, compared to 762.8570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 190.4962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 572.3607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 762.8570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 110.4935 AOA (High: 550.3266 / Low: 439.8331). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6943 AOA (High: 823.5493 / Low: 817.8550).

January Spread (Volatile) ±110.4935
December Spread (Stable) ±5.6943

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 3.1390 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 822.7328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 439.6562), the exchange rate shifted by +383.0767 (+87.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 822.7328
2017 Avg (November) 439.6562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 550.3266 439.8331 474.8261
February 565.2855 548.9504 557.3407
March 571.4710 563.9023 567.9423
April 599.2150 568.2864 578.3836
May 633.9482 599.0133 615.6261
June 658.5474 628.5290 640.0457
July 679.2463 653.9516 668.6240
August 732.4017 679.4546 704.8330
September 781.1651 732.4017 757.5099
October 817.3165 785.9018 803.8484
November 829.7172 815.5650 822.7328
December 823.5493 817.8550 819.5938