YEARLY HIGH
84.5718 AOA
YEARLY LOW
47.7375 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.8447 AOA

2018 ILS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 84.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 47.7375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8344 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3303 to the December average rate of 82.3044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.5718 was up 76.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.9029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 422,859 AOA
2017 Average 230,790 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 238,687 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,171.82 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

86.8105
49.1958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 61.2835, compared to 78.4059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.2835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.4059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.9250 AOA (High: 60.6625 / Low: 47.7375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5329 AOA (High: 84.5718 / Low: 83.0389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.9250
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3715 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 83.6759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.1711), the exchange rate shifted by +36.5048 (+77.39%).

2018 Avg (November) 83.6759
2017 Avg (November) 47.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.6625 47.7375 52.3303
February 61.3036 58.6984 60.0664
March 62.6015 60.7825 61.7792
April 62.7986 60.5943 61.6262
May 67.1786 62.2696 64.7455
June 68.2107 65.8640 67.1531
July 70.5190 67.6976 69.5281
August 76.5646 69.8422 72.5944
September 81.0799 76.5543 79.5062
October 83.8525 81.4939 82.8267
November 84.5718 83.0389 83.6759
December 83.4293 81.6411 82.3044