2018 PLN to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 82.5147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 47.5687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.9460 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.5306 to the December average rate of 81.9273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 82.5147 was up 73.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.6436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 61.8398, compared to 77.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1948 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.4761 AOA (High: 62.0448 / Low: 47.5687). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0914 AOA (High: 63.2646 / Low: 62.1732).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0222 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 81.9496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.0994), the exchange rate shifted by +35.8502 (+77.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.0448 | 47.5687 | 52.5306 |
| February | 63.4896 | 61.0810 | 62.2468 |
| March | 63.2646 | 62.1732 | 62.7370 |
| April | 64.8461 | 62.5644 | 63.8360 |
| May | 64.8677 | 62.9907 | 64.0655 |
| June | 66.6364 | 64.4477 | 65.6231 |
| July | 70.2702 | 65.7210 | 68.4964 |
| August | 74.9334 | 68.9571 | 71.6322 |
| September | 79.7964 | 74.4775 | 77.3730 |
| October | 81.5815 | 79.8732 | 80.8292 |
| November | 82.5147 | 80.8346 | 81.9496 |
| December | 82.4932 | 81.2779 | 81.9273 |