YEARLY HIGH
17.4636 AOA
YEARLY LOW
9.3423 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1331 AOA

2018 EGP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 17.4636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.3423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1213 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1108 to the December average rate of 17.2493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4636 was up 65.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,318 AOA
2017 Average 46,557 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 46,711 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,606.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.0434
9.3897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 12.1824, compared to 16.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.3887 AOA (High: 11.7309 / Low: 9.3423). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1668 AOA (High: 12.2218 / Low: 12.0549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3887
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1668

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 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.3223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3922), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9301 (+84.43%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.3223
2017 Avg (November) 9.3922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7309 9.3423 10.1108
February 12.0700 11.7208 11.8905
March 12.2218 12.0549 12.1482
April 12.7989 12.1177 12.3408
May 13.3762 12.7039 13.0541
June 13.9546 13.2579 13.5498
July 14.3794 13.8577 14.1601
August 15.5200 14.3686 14.8816
September 16.5084 15.4187 15.9679
October 17.1991 16.5470 16.9215
November 17.4636 17.1652 17.3223
December 17.3702 17.1664 17.2493