YEARLY HIGH
84.2183 AOA
YEARLY LOW
50.0900 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.6630 AOA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,105,457 AOA
2017 Average 1,299,810 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,252,249 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853,208.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.7056
53.2017
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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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.9827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.3434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.0191
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 80.6557
2017 Avg (October) 52.0254

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