YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 AOA

2018 IRR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0073 was up 32.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 AOA
2017 Average 25 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 23 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.54 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0075
0.0047
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IRR 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 0.0056, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 AOA (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+55.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0073
2017 Avg (December) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0046 0.0050
February 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
April 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0062 0.0055 0.0057
June 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
August 0.0064 0.0059 0.0061
September 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
October 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
November 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
December 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073