YEARLY HIGH
3.0041 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.6774 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5051 AOA

2018 RSD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 3.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.6774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3267 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8426 to the December average rate of 2.9718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0041 was up 78.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,020 AOA
2017 Average 7,737 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 8,387 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,633.29 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0927
1.7289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 2.2084, compared to 2.8018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4908 AOA (High: 2.1682 / Low: 1.6774). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 AOA (High: 2.2497 / Low: 2.2154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4908
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.9790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6404), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3387 (+81.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.9790
2017 Avg (November) 1.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1682 1.6774 1.8426
February 2.2321 2.1582 2.1927
March 2.2497 2.2154 2.2340
April 2.3092 2.2229 2.2644
May 2.3706 2.2852 2.3236
June 2.4683 2.3384 2.3933
July 2.5462 2.4500 2.5090
August 2.7260 2.5114 2.5993
September 2.8891 2.7101 2.8131
October 2.9681 2.8973 2.9387
November 3.0041 2.9620 2.9790
December 2.9912 2.9445 2.9718