2018 XDR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

432.1017 AOA

YEARLY LOW

236.2973 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

356.2533 AOA

2018 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 432.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 236.2973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.8043 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.5092 to the December average rate of 429.7885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 432.1017 was up 82.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 237.3800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,160,508 AOA

2017 Average 1,150,531 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,181,487 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 979,021.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

448.5314

240.1436

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XDR 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 310.5471, compared to 401.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 91.4124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 310.5471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 65.9828 AOA (High: 302.2801 / Low: 236.2973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5409 AOA (High: 431.4708 / Low: 427.9300).

January Spread (Volatile) ±65.9828

December Spread (Stable) ±3.5409

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 1.3772 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 431.1657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 233.6456), the exchange rate shifted by +197.5201 (+84.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 431.1657

2017 Avg (November) 233.6456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	302.2801	236.2973	257.5092
February	309.4649	300.5503	305.2255
March	313.3832	308.4909	311.0392
April	324.9331	310.4228	316.1592
May	339.1577	323.4877	331.1129
June	350.6072	336.1280	342.2363
July	361.0151	348.9918	355.7654
August	387.4472	360.5617	372.0806
September	412.0093	387.3233	400.3515
October	428.3129	414.7536	422.6050
November	432.1017	428.0290	431.1657
December	431.4708	427.9300	429.7885