2018 SHP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

406.2939 AOA

YEARLY LOW

224.1640 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

334.6131 AOA

2018 SHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 406.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 224.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.1299 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.6060 to the December average rate of 391.3905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 406.2939 was up 80.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 225.4843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,031,469 AOA

2017 Average 1,069,206 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,120,820 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 910,649.30 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

415.1168

232.3777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 296.8814, compared to 372.3448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.4635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.8814

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 372.3448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 70.3967 AOA (High: 294.5607 / Low: 224.1640). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8321 AOA (High: 297.6133 / Low: 288.7812).

January Spread (Volatile) ±70.3967

February Spread (Stable) ±8.8321

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 8.4980 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 399.8885) against the same month in 2017 (average: 219.3874), the exchange rate shifted by +180.5011 (+82.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 399.8885

2017 Avg (November) 219.3874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	294.5607	224.1640	247.6060
February	297.6133	288.7812	293.5121
March	304.7329	294.3800	299.1353
April	311.8789	300.2361	306.5683
May	318.1489	306.5134	312.7234
June	329.1846	316.5865	321.7431
July	337.1232	326.3105	333.6813
August	359.4266	331.3858	342.2747
September	383.9568	356.0953	372.4602
October	401.9397	386.4256	394.3739
November	406.2939	395.5747	399.8885
December	395.9109	386.5039	391.3905