2018 GNF to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GNF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GNF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0184.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0344 was up 83.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GNF to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0239, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 AOA (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AOA (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0003 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+84.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0230 | 0.0184 | 0.0199 |
| February | 0.0237 | 0.0230 | 0.0233 |
| March | 0.0239 | 0.0236 | 0.0238 |
| April | 0.0251 | 0.0237 | 0.0242 |
| May | 0.0265 | 0.0251 | 0.0258 |
| June | 0.0276 | 0.0263 | 0.0268 |
| July | 0.0284 | 0.0274 | 0.0280 |
| August | 0.0305 | 0.0284 | 0.0294 |
| September | 0.0324 | 0.0305 | 0.0315 |
| October | 0.0340 | 0.0327 | 0.0334 |
| November | 0.0344 | 0.0338 | 0.0340 |
| December | 0.0341 | 0.0335 | 0.0337 |