2018 SVC to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SVC to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SVC to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 35.7440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 18.9277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8164 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4582 to the December average rate of 35.3080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.7440 was up 86.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SVC to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.6775, compared to 32.8955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2180 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.8073 AOA (High: 23.7350 / Low: 18.9277). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2448 AOA (High: 35.4695 / Low: 35.2247).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1370 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 35.4450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.9679), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4771 (+86.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7350 | 18.9277 | 20.4582 |
| February | 24.3547 | 23.6460 | 24.0080 |
| March | 24.6325 | 24.2913 | 24.4746 |
| April | 25.8062 | 24.4850 | 24.9236 |
| May | 27.3576 | 25.7535 | 26.5428 |
| June | 28.5034 | 27.0955 | 27.6577 |
| July | 29.3801 | 28.3736 | 28.9421 |
| August | 31.5620 | 29.3613 | 30.4099 |
| September | 33.6447 | 31.5540 | 32.6333 |
| October | 35.2255 | 33.8756 | 34.6349 |
| November | 35.7440 | 35.1182 | 35.4450 |
| December | 35.4695 | 35.2247 | 35.3080 |