YEARLY HIGH
147.9576 AOA
YEARLY LOW
80.6627 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.6312 AOA

2018 FJD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 147.9576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 80.6627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.2949 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.6301 to the December average rate of 145.5364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 147.9576 was up 77.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.1570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 739,788 AOA
2017 Average 402,926 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 403,313 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336,474.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.1803
82.8528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 105.5318, compared to 135.7305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.1987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.5318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.7305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 23.3927 AOA (High: 104.0554 / Low: 80.6627). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7388 AOA (High: 106.8956 / Low: 104.1568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.3927
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7388

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 0.8666 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 145.5364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.3548), the exchange rate shifted by +65.1816 (+81.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 145.5364
2017 Avg (December) 80.3548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.0554 80.6627 88.6301
February 105.8715 102.8942 104.0986
March 106.8956 104.1568 105.4743
April 109.4547 104.5477 106.8483
May 115.4416 109.0230 111.6994
June 118.8249 114.5231 116.4402
July 122.3690 118.1743 120.7369
August 130.8679 122.5545 126.0304
September 138.2952 130.6123 134.4186
October 143.5106 139.1522 141.2579
November 147.7076 143.3213 146.4030
December 147.9576 143.7946 145.5364