YEARLY HIGH
0.2004 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1224 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1736 AOA

2018 MMK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.2004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1331 to the December average rate of 0.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2004 was up 62.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,002 AOA
2017 Average 609 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 612 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.05 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2037
0.1267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.1605, compared to 0.1868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0334 AOA (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1224). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 AOA (High: 0.1612 / Low: 0.1592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0751 (+61.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1972
2017 Avg (December) 0.1222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1558 0.1224 0.1331
February 0.1595 0.1555 0.1576
March 0.1612 0.1592 0.1601
April 0.1675 0.1601 0.1636
May 0.1768 0.1673 0.1720
June 0.1796 0.1747 0.1763
July 0.1789 0.1748 0.1772
August 0.1805 0.1751 0.1774
September 0.1886 0.1778 0.1821
October 0.1977 0.1882 0.1926
November 0.1964 0.1924 0.1940
December 0.2004 0.1944 0.1972