2018 BRL to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 84.2183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 50.0900.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1283 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.8270 to the December average rate of 79.4104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.2183 was up 55.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.2480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 62.9827, compared to 74.3434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3607 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 15.0191 AOA (High: 65.1091 / Low: 50.0900). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9289 AOA (High: 65.0603 / Low: 63.1314).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6699 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 80.6557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.0254), the exchange rate shifted by +28.6303 (+55.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.1091 | 50.0900 | 55.8270 |
| February | 66.0614 | 63.4766 | 64.7022 |
| March | 66.3247 | 63.9253 | 65.3015 |
| April | 65.0603 | 63.1314 | 63.9964 |
| May | 65.1961 | 62.3103 | 63.9746 |
| June | 65.5885 | 61.1968 | 64.0946 |
| July | 68.8272 | 63.4298 | 66.3401 |
| August | 69.9572 | 65.3588 | 67.8671 |
| September | 72.8484 | 66.5803 | 69.7067 |
| October | 84.2183 | 73.7650 | 80.6557 |
| November | 83.7171 | 78.7713 | 82.0803 |
| December | 80.7462 | 78.6385 | 79.4104 |