2018 LSL to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.7141 AOA

YEARLY LOW

13.2981 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.9427 AOA

2018 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 22.7141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 13.2981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4160 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7023 to the December average rate of 21.6673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.7141 was up 68.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,570 AOA

2017 Average 62,386 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 66,491 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,079.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.7355

13.9720

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 17.5578, compared to 20.3275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.2265 AOA (High: 17.5246 / Low: 13.2981). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4931 AOA (High: 18.3552 / Low: 17.8621).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.2265

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 21.6673) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6400), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0273 (+71.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 21.6673

2017 Avg (December) 12.6400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5246	13.2981	14.7023
February	18.4572	17.1659	17.7604
March	18.3552	17.8621	18.0601
April	18.2512	17.7186	18.0279
May	18.9655	17.8276	18.5229
June	18.9598	17.7381	18.2732
July	19.6164	17.9261	18.8924
August	20.0100	18.3744	19.1593
September	20.7271	18.0932	19.3875
October	21.3433	20.2848	20.8534
November	22.6723	21.3817	22.0052
December	22.7141	21.1757	21.6673