YEARLY HIGH
0.3450 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1844 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2798 AOA

2018 KPW to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.3450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1606 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1989 to the December average rate of 0.3433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3450 was up 87.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,725 AOA
2017 Average 922 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 922 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 802.97 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3590
0.1843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2399, compared to 0.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0461 AOA (High: 0.2305 / Low: 0.1844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AOA (High: 0.3450 / Low: 0.3426).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1601 (+86.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3444
2017 Avg (November) 0.1844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2305 0.1844 0.1989
February 0.2368 0.2299 0.2335
March 0.2394 0.2362 0.2379
April 0.2511 0.2379 0.2423
May 0.2660 0.2509 0.2581
June 0.2770 0.2637 0.2689
July 0.2855 0.2759 0.2814
August 0.3069 0.2855 0.2955
September 0.3272 0.3069 0.3173
October 0.3422 0.3293 0.3366
November 0.3450 0.3416 0.3444
December 0.3450 0.3426 0.3433