YEARLY HIGH
1.1358 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0772 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1121 BBD

2018 ANG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.0772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1207 to the December average rate of 1.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1358 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,679 BBD
2017 Average 5,616 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,386 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.83 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1317
1.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to BBD 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 1.1175, compared to 1.1068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0437 BBD (High: 1.1265 / Low: 1.0828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BBD (High: 1.1210 / Low: 1.1192).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1273
2017 Avg (November) 1.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1277 1.1152 1.1207
February 1.1210 1.1192 1.1203
March 1.1238 1.1192 1.1206
April 1.1251 1.1195 1.1205
May 1.1213 1.1130 1.1153
June 1.1149 1.1016 1.1077
July 1.1027 1.0786 1.0873
August 1.0881 1.0772 1.0835
September 1.1265 1.0828 1.0895
October 1.1320 1.1245 1.1270
November 1.1358 1.1260 1.1273
December 1.1279 1.1198 1.1260