2018 BIF to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1754 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.0937 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1415 AOA

2018 BIF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1015 to the December average rate of 0.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1754 was up 76.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 877 AOA

2017 Average 482 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 468 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.76 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1793

0.0944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1221, compared to 0.1610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0241 AOA (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.0937). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AOA (High: 0.1226 / Low: 0.1195).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+82.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1723

2017 Avg (November) 0.0945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1178	0.0937	0.1015
February	0.1210	0.1169	0.1190
March	0.1226	0.1195	0.1212
April	0.1275	0.1202	0.1231
May	0.1354	0.1273	0.1311
June	0.1407	0.1332	0.1365
July	0.1454	0.1404	0.1430
August	0.1560	0.1448	0.1498
September	0.1656	0.1560	0.1608
October	0.1734	0.1665	0.1691
November	0.1754	0.1704	0.1723
December	0.1733	0.1691	0.1709