YEARLY HIGH
227.2355 AOA
YEARLY LOW
124.1027 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.2672 AOA

2018 BND to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 227.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 124.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.1328 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.4724 to the December average rate of 196.9433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 227.2355 was up 82.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 124.3980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,136,178 AOA
2017 Average 601,141 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 620,514 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 515,663.87 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

223.1050
127.5057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 160.6861, compared to 195.8482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.1621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.6861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.8482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 34.3354 AOA (High: 158.4381 / Low: 124.1027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5988 AOA (High: 163.8989 / Low: 161.3001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±34.3354
March Spread (Stable) ±2.5988

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 17.0250 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 213.9683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.4215), the exchange rate shifted by +91.5468 (+74.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 213.9683
2017 Avg (November) 122.4215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.4381 124.1027 135.4724
February 161.5887 156.6614 159.1867
March 163.8989 161.3001 162.7822
April 169.8038 162.7171 165.6066
May 175.3602 157.8026 171.9483
June 184.8450 157.5438 169.1204
July 188.2919 167.9644 178.8715
August 197.5741 170.0569 176.6732
September 212.1665 182.8105 193.4945
October 222.7843 210.1260 215.1384
November 227.2355 196.9510 213.9683
December 225.3031 195.6356 196.9433