YEARLY HIGH
16.0538 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.4404 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0800 AOA

2018 MXN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 16.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.4404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6134 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4771 to the December average rate of 15.3846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0538 was up 69.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 802,689 AOA
2017 Average 439,957 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 422,021 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380,668.32 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.4322
8.8448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 11.3274, compared to 14.8326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.7113 AOA (High: 11.1517 / Low: 8.4404). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3802 AOA (High: 12.0437 / Low: 11.6634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7113
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4721 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.7999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.8113), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9886 (+79.31%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.7999
2017 Avg (October) 8.8113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1517 8.4404 9.4771
February 11.4947 11.0030 11.2719
March 11.7911 11.2906 11.5170
April 12.0830 11.5370 11.8692
May 12.0437 11.6634 11.8838
June 12.6065 11.4539 11.9454
July 13.7650 12.4340 13.3354
August 14.5680 13.6094 14.1112
September 15.7679 14.3844 15.0366
October 16.0538 15.1526 15.7999
November 15.6370 15.0669 15.3279
December 15.7062 15.0788 15.3846