YEARLY HIGH
313.6990 AOA
YEARLY LOW
169.7597 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.0285 AOA

2018 CHF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 313.6990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 169.7597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.9392 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.5080 to the December average rate of 311.3580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 313.6990 was up 78.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 175.7606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,568,495 AOA
2017 Average 843,050 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 848,799 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719,696.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

323.8430
174.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 223.3058, compared to 290.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.3058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 52.9695 AOA (High: 222.7292 / Low: 169.7597). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5666 AOA (High: 313.6990 / Low: 309.1324).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.9695
December Spread (Stable) ±4.5666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8090 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 311.3580) against the same month in 2017 (average: 168.2201), the exchange rate shifted by +143.1379 (+85.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 311.3580
2017 Avg (December) 168.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.7292 169.7597 186.5080
February 228.7646 221.1100 224.8790
March 229.5202 222.9042 225.9135
April 228.1402 221.8942 225.1045
May 243.0402 225.9896 232.9444
June 251.7406 239.5533 244.4852
July 259.4732 249.9207 254.7053
August 285.3179 258.8381 269.0265
September 301.6368 284.9368 294.8534
October 307.9895 301.2999 304.7924
November 312.4768 306.0637 309.7718
December 313.6990 309.1324 311.3580