YEARLY HIGH
76.2449 AOA
YEARLY LOW
42.6813 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.6446 AOA

2018 RON to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 76.2449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 42.6813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.5636 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9759 to the December average rate of 75.5945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.2449 was up 75.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.4123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381,224 AOA
2017 Average 205,135 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 213,406 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,818.09 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.4673
44.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 56.0894, compared to 71.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.0894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.7153 AOA (High: 55.3966 / Low: 42.6813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0362 AOA (High: 57.2822 / Low: 56.2460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.7153
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0362

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 75.5945) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2196 (+78.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 75.5945
2017 Avg (December) 42.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3966 42.6813 46.9759
February 56.5803 55.0159 55.7246
March 57.2822 56.2460 56.6519
April 58.5656 56.3237 57.4323
May 60.0451 57.8704 59.1473
June 62.4545 59.2090 60.6047
July 64.9941 61.9738 63.6812
August 69.3208 63.6582 66.0955
September 73.4298 69.0663 71.6454
October 75.2146 73.5598 74.5778
November 76.1475 74.7287 75.6044
December 76.2449 74.8310 75.5945