YEARLY HIGH
22.7636 AOA
YEARLY LOW
11.7977 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5006 AOA

2018 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 22.7636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 11.7977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9658 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8708 to the December average rate of 22.5930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.7636 was up 77.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.8205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,818 AOA
2017 Average 61,092 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 58,989 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,829.22 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.6912
11.8871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 15.8863, compared to 21.1148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.0201 AOA (High: 14.8179 / Low: 11.7977). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2248 AOA (High: 22.7636 / Low: 22.5388).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0201
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2248

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 0.1146 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 22.7075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6997 (+89.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 22.7075
2017 Avg (November) 12.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8179 11.7977 12.8708
February 15.8166 14.7794 15.4347
March 15.9433 15.1221 15.6959
April 16.7962 15.6042 16.1841
May 17.7948 16.3919 17.2175
June 18.4103 17.5942 17.9151
July 18.9207 18.3359 18.6965
August 20.2957 18.9251 19.5705
September 21.5472 20.2957 20.9216
October 22.6091 21.6771 22.1996
November 22.7636 22.5388 22.7075
December 22.7581 22.1213 22.5930