YEARLY HIGH
5.1372 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.8121 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1795 AOA

2018 MZN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 5.1372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.8121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3251 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0288 to the December average rate of 5.0645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1372 was up 82.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,686 AOA
2017 Average 12,966 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 14,061 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,625.40 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2995
2.8224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 3.5755, compared to 4.7836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6355 AOA (High: 3.4476 / Low: 2.8121). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 AOA (High: 3.5105 / Low: 3.4290).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6355
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

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 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.0930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7264), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3667 (+86.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.0930
2017 Avg (November) 2.7264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4476 2.8121 3.0288
February 3.5231 3.3954 3.4485
March 3.5105 3.4290 3.4605
April 3.7830 3.5024 3.5941
May 4.0049 3.7811 3.8589
June 4.1767 3.9739 4.0622
July 4.4282 4.1647 4.2931
August 4.6202 4.4257 4.5293
September 4.8597 4.6101 4.7219
October 5.0762 4.8827 4.9996
November 5.1372 5.0307 5.0930
December 5.1365 5.0054 5.0645