YEARLY HIGH
0.5679 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.5386 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5561 BSD

2018 ANG to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.5386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5603 to the December average rate of 0.5630, 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 0.5679 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5680, 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 2,840 BSD
2017 Average 2,808 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,693 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.42 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5659
0.5396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to BSD 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 0.5588, compared to 0.5534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0219 BSD (High: 0.5632 / Low: 0.5414). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BSD (High: 0.5605 / Low: 0.5596).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5637
2017 Avg (November) 0.5606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5639 0.5576 0.5603
February 0.5605 0.5596 0.5601
March 0.5619 0.5596 0.5603
April 0.5625 0.5597 0.5603
May 0.5607 0.5565 0.5577
June 0.5574 0.5508 0.5538
July 0.5513 0.5393 0.5436
August 0.5440 0.5386 0.5417
September 0.5632 0.5414 0.5448
October 0.5660 0.5623 0.5635
November 0.5679 0.5630 0.5637
December 0.5640 0.5599 0.5630