YEARLY HIGH
355.4568 AOA
YEARLY LOW
198.6116 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
296.2302 AOA

2018 EUR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 355.4568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 198.6116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.8452 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.5339 to the December average rate of 351.4891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 355.4568 was up 77.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 199.7197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,777,284 AOA
2017 Average 937,679 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 993,058 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784,225.90 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

365.7322
205.1522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 261.1566, compared to 331.3037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.1470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 261.1566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.3037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 58.9828 AOA (High: 257.5943 / Low: 198.6116). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4224 AOA (High: 266.4588 / Low: 262.0364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.9828
March Spread (Stable) ±4.4224

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 0.8614 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 352.3505) against the same month in 2017 (average: 194.8701), the exchange rate shifted by +157.4805 (+80.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 352.3505
2017 Avg (November) 194.8701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.5943 198.6116 218.5339
February 263.7957 256.0621 259.4168
March 266.4588 262.0364 264.1148
April 273.2315 262.5621 267.6547
May 279.9154 269.8937 274.5688
June 291.7068 276.1957 282.6508
July 300.4162 289.0243 296.1754
August 322.2277 295.9207 306.9755
September 341.7347 320.4452 332.7634
October 351.0515 343.1141 348.0680
November 355.4568 348.0320 352.3505
December 354.6359 348.7956 351.4891