YEARLY HIGH
5.9496 AOA
YEARLY LOW
3.2912 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7728 AOA

2018 PHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 5.9496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 3.2912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6585 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5408 to the December average rate of 5.8520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9496 was up 76.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,487,405 AOA
2017 Average 823,356 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 822,790 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664,614.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1085
3.3074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 4.1493, compared to 5.3964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7469 AOA (High: 4.0380 / Low: 3.2912). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0858 AOA (High: 4.1417 / Low: 4.0559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7469
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0858

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 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.8750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2592), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6159 (+80.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.8750
2017 Avg (November) 3.2592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0380 3.2912 3.5408
February 4.1148 3.9890 4.0502
March 4.1417 4.0559 4.1090
April 4.3756 4.0973 4.1913
May 4.5504 4.3548 4.4449
June 4.6774 4.4747 4.5593
July 4.8469 4.6428 4.7460
August 5.1709 4.8463 4.9937
September 5.4518 5.1620 5.2926
October 5.7638 5.4724 5.6190
November 5.9496 5.7712 5.8750
December 5.9355 5.7944 5.8520