YEARLY HIGH
0.0276 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0249 ANG

2018 AFN to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0276 was up 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138 ANG
2017 Average 131 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 117 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.21 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0260
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ANG 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 ANG (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0233). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ANG (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0256).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-9.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0236
2017 Avg (November) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0258 0.0252 0.0256
February 0.0259 0.0257 0.0257
March 0.0258 0.0256 0.0257
April 0.0258 0.0254 0.0255
May 0.0254 0.0250 0.0252
June 0.0254 0.0247 0.0252
July 0.0258 0.0248 0.0252
August 0.0257 0.0251 0.0254
September 0.0251 0.0235 0.0245
October 0.0237 0.0233 0.0234
November 0.0276 0.0233 0.0236
December 0.0239 0.0234 0.0235