YEARLY HIGH
155.1735 AOA
YEARLY LOW
82.3951 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.2486 AOA

2018 BZD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 155.1735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 82.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.7784 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.0561 to the December average rate of 153.2504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.1735 was up 86.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.3880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 775,868 AOA
2017 Average 412,485 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 411,975 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363,892.20 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.4251
82.5681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 107.4307, compared to 143.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.6358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.4307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 20.9366 AOA (High: 103.3317 / Low: 82.3951). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0654 AOA (High: 153.9655 / Low: 152.9002).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.9366
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0654

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 0.6866 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 153.9370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.5586), the exchange rate shifted by +71.3784 (+86.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 153.9370
2017 Avg (November) 82.5586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.3317 82.3951 89.0561
February 106.0310 102.9350 104.5134
March 107.4252 105.7415 106.5635
April 112.3392 106.5954 108.4965
May 119.0914 112.1108 115.5503
June 124.0889 117.9498 120.4045
July 127.9054 123.5285 126.0087
August 137.4033 127.8214 132.3806
September 146.4620 137.3564 142.0626
October 153.3434 147.4613 150.7599
November 155.1735 152.8917 153.9370
December 153.9655 152.9002 153.2504