2018 MOP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7721 AOA

YEARLY LOW

20.5601 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.2018 AOA

2018 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 38.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 20.5601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2120 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2259 to the December average rate of 38.3373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.7721 was up 85.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,860 AOA

2017 Average 103,385 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 102,800 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,060.20 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.0841

20.6024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 26.7445, compared to 35.6591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.2257 AOA (High: 25.7858 / Low: 20.5601). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3066 AOA (High: 38.5088 / Low: 38.2022).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2257

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3066

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 0.1233 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 38.4606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8130 (+86.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 38.4606

2017 Avg (November) 20.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.7858	20.5601	22.2259
February	26.4356	25.6891	26.0747
March	26.6869	26.2998	26.5174
April	27.9319	26.5052	26.9761
May	29.6147	27.8764	28.7299
June	30.8613	29.3339	29.9430
July	31.8002	30.7254	31.3345
August	34.1635	31.7836	32.9103
September	36.5225	34.1513	35.3735
October	38.1673	36.7628	37.5386
November	38.7721	38.0951	38.4606
December	38.5088	38.2022	38.3373