2018 SDG to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.5165 AOA

YEARLY LOW

6.3797 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.1423 AOA

2018 SDG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 29.5165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 6.3797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1369 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5218 to the December average rate of 6.4908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -74.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.5165 was up 13.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.0382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,583 AOA

2017 Average 125,069 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 31,898 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,684.31 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.4249

4.5877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 14.8537, compared to 11.4310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 18.0197 AOA (High: 29.4667 / Low: 11.4471). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 AOA (High: 6.5146 / Low: 6.4761).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.0197

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.0925 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.5218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.7822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2604 (-1.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 25.5218

2017 Avg (January) 25.7822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5165	23.6175	25.5218
February	29.4667	11.4471	13.4294
March	11.9442	11.6912	11.8406
April	12.4970	11.7974	12.0461
May	13.2592	12.4367	12.8591
June	13.8480	13.1226	13.4250
July	14.2830	13.7921	14.0644
August	15.3429	14.2742	14.7594
September	16.3096	15.2821	15.8449
October	16.8435	6.3797	10.9204
November	6.5694	6.4505	6.5059
December	6.5146	6.4761	6.4908