YEARLY HIGH
310.4575 AOA
YEARLY LOW
165.9235 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.8624 AOA

2018 ERN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ERN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 310.4575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 165.9235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.5340 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.9725 to the December average rate of 308.9413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 310.4575 was up 87.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 165.9235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,552,288 AOA
2017 Average 829,561 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 829,618 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722,670.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

323.0920
165.8707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ERN 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 215.9328, compared to 287.7921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.8593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.9328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.7921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 41.5265 AOA (High: 207.4500 / Low: 165.9235). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1060 AOA (High: 310.4575 / Low: 308.3515).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.5265
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1060

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 1.0489 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 309.9902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 165.9229), the exchange rate shifted by +144.0673 (+86.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 309.9902
2017 Avg (November) 165.9229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.4500 165.9235 178.9725
February 213.1375 206.9340 210.1149
March 215.4760 212.6250 214.1249
April 225.9520 214.1235 218.0594
May 239.4080 225.8400 232.2756
June 249.2635 237.3225 242.0496
July 256.9745 248.2675 253.2665
August 276.2165 256.9745 265.9810
September 294.4680 276.2165 285.5972
October 308.0180 296.3730 302.9763
November 310.4575 307.4370 309.9902
December 310.4575 308.3515 308.9413