2018 CAD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

236.3049 AOA

YEARLY LOW

132.1394 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

193.8374 AOA

2018 CAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 236.3049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 132.1394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.1655 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.0181 to the December average rate of 229.7196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 236.3049 was up 72.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,181,525 AOA

2017 Average 639,795 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 660,697 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 520,827.53 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

244.0147

134.9275

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CAD 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 168.7922, compared to 218.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 50.0906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.7922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 36.4472 AOA (High: 168.5866 / Low: 132.1394). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1274 AOA (High: 236.3049 / Low: 233.1775).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.4472

November Spread (Stable) ±3.1274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.2045 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 234.9241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 130.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +104.8652 (+80.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 234.9241

2017 Avg (November) 130.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.5866	132.1394	144.0181
February	169.0260	165.2407	167.0730
March	167.4529	163.6332	165.6332
April	176.0642	166.0578	171.1356
May	184.9540	175.2804	180.4366
June	189.6010	180.8663	184.4565
July	197.3821	188.2541	192.9013
August	212.6894	197.4858	203.9055
September	229.3918	211.3170	219.2451
October	234.8325	230.6049	232.6008
November	236.3049	233.1775	234.9241
December	235.0479	226.1580	229.7196