YEARLY HIGH
4.4579 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.6037 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6654 AOA

2018 BTN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 4.4579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.6037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8542 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8127 to the December average rate of 4.3735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4579 was up 57.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,290 AOA
2017 Average 12,754 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,019 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,270.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5296
2.6566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 3.2839, compared to 4.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6621 AOA (High: 3.2658 / Low: 2.6037). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 AOA (High: 3.3121 / Low: 3.2683).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6621
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.3157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5589), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7568 (+68.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.3157
2017 Avg (November) 2.5589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2658 2.6037 2.8127
February 3.3025 3.2199 3.2639
March 3.3121 3.2683 3.2928
April 3.4023 3.2806 3.3206
May 3.5487 3.3785 3.4417
June 3.6399 3.5116 3.5716
July 3.7471 3.6117 3.6881
August 3.9065 3.7511 3.8239
September 4.0615 3.8931 3.9633
October 4.2009 4.0677 4.1169
November 4.4579 4.2050 4.3157
December 4.4381 4.2893 4.3735