2018 VUV to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8240 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.5631 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3278 AOA

2018 VUV to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.8240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.5631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2609 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7016 to the December average rate of 2.7873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8240 was up 75.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,120 AOA

2017 Average 7,761 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 7,815 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,304.45 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9082

1.5920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 2.0337, compared to 2.6219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4499 AOA (High: 2.0130 / Low: 1.5631). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 AOA (High: 2.0453 / Low: 2.0117).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4499

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5515), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2359 (+79.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7873

2017 Avg (December) 1.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0130	1.5631	1.7016
February	2.0297	1.9738	2.0020
March	2.0453	2.0117	2.0309
April	2.1327	2.0148	2.0597
May	2.2206	2.1028	2.1569
June	2.3025	2.2097	2.2508
July	2.3684	2.2898	2.3333
August	2.5458	2.3684	2.4514
September	2.7140	2.5458	2.6322
October	2.7697	2.6864	2.7288
November	2.8165	2.7630	2.7985
December	2.8240	2.7724	2.7873