2018 LBP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2067 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.1086 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1665 AOA

2018 LBP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1182 to the December average rate of 0.2047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2067 was up 85.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,034 AOA

2017 Average 550 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 543 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2136

0.1095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1427, compared to 0.1903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0285 AOA (High: 0.1371 / Low: 0.1086). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 AOA (High: 0.2054 / Low: 0.2040).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+86.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2049

2017 Avg (November) 0.1097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1371	0.1086	0.1182
February	0.1409	0.1367	0.1388
March	0.1422	0.1399	0.1414
April	0.1496	0.1411	0.1442
May	0.1585	0.1485	0.1535
June	0.1648	0.1569	0.1601
July	0.1701	0.1634	0.1675
August	0.1825	0.1702	0.1758
September	0.1946	0.1818	0.1887
October	0.2039	0.1958	0.2003
November	0.2067	0.2034	0.2049
December	0.2054	0.2040	0.2047