YEARLY HIGH
3.9078 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.7172 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8423 BOB

2018 ANG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 3.9078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 3.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8730 to the December average rate of 3.8912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9078 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9563, 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 19,539 BOB
2017 Average 19,480 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 18,586 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.97 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9086
3.7266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to BOB 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 3.8616, compared to 3.8231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1490 BOB (High: 3.8931 / Low: 3.7441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BOB (High: 3.8955 / Low: 3.8905).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.8912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.8912
2017 Avg (December) 3.8721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8853 3.8428 3.8730
February 3.8731 3.8680 3.8710
March 3.8850 3.8679 3.8723
April 3.8754 3.8678 3.8709
May 3.8712 3.8474 3.8540
June 3.8620 3.8011 3.8282
July 3.8073 3.7172 3.7530
August 3.7527 3.7251 3.7417
September 3.8931 3.7441 3.7671
October 3.8955 3.8905 3.8934
November 3.9042 3.8632 3.8921
December 3.9078 3.8712 3.8912