YEARLY HIGH
22.6933 AOA
YEARLY LOW
13.2981 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9462 AOA

2018 NAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 22.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 13.2981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3952 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7041 to the December average rate of 21.7076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.6933 was up 68.04% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 113,467 AOA
2017 Average 62,402 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 66,491 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,976.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.7179
13.9756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 17.5683, compared to 20.3241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.2115 AOA (High: 17.5096 / Low: 13.2981). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5326 AOA (High: 18.2512 / Low: 17.7186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.2115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5326

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 0.2817 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 21.7076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6525), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0551 (+71.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 21.7076
2017 Avg (December) 12.6525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5096 13.2981 14.7041
February 18.4532 17.1440 17.7701
March 18.3841 17.8032 18.0666
April 18.2512 17.7186 18.0159
May 18.9889 17.8466 18.5597
June 18.9560 17.7447 18.2931
July 19.6089 17.9326 18.8253
August 19.5247 18.4536 18.9876
September 20.7234 18.5220 19.5482
October 21.4188 20.3379 20.8861
November 22.6723 21.3781 21.9894
December 22.6933 21.1648 21.7076