YEARLY HIGH
45.2633 AOA
YEARLY LOW
25.4451 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9152 AOA

2018 CNY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 45.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 25.4451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8182 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8730 to the December average rate of 44.8239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.2633 was up 76.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.6062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131,582 AOA
2017 Average 614,036 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 636,127 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495,454.83 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.5190
26.1779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 33.9116, compared to 41.9188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.5385 AOA (High: 32.9835 / Low: 25.4451). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5033 AOA (High: 44.8934 / Low: 44.3901).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5385
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 44.8239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6530 (+78.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 44.8239
2017 Avg (December) 25.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9835 25.4451 27.8730
February 33.7248 32.8240 33.2301
March 34.0977 33.5071 33.8656
April 35.6783 33.9999 34.6153
May 37.3375 35.4980 36.4577
June 38.1014 37.0481 37.4277
July 38.1148 37.2295 37.7114
August 40.4405 37.6541 38.8523
September 42.8697 40.4183 41.6594
October 44.2325 43.1471 43.7834
November 44.8934 44.3901 44.6824
December 45.2633 44.6124 44.8239