YEARLY HIGH
0.7690 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6870 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7208 CAD

2018 ANG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.7690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0820 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6966 to the December average rate of 0.7573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7690 was down 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7763, 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 3,845 CAD
2017 Average 3,645 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,435 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7633
0.6905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to CAD 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 0.7140, compared to 0.7275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0344 CAD (High: 0.7338 / Low: 0.6994). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 CAD (High: 0.7496 / Low: 0.7377).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0427 (+5.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7573
2017 Avg (December) 0.7146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7051 0.6900 0.6966
February 0.7190 0.6870 0.7044
March 0.7352 0.7177 0.7244
April 0.7228 0.7038 0.7139
May 0.7256 0.7108 0.7179
June 0.7343 0.7184 0.7267
July 0.7249 0.7021 0.7138
August 0.7137 0.6990 0.7067
September 0.7338 0.6994 0.7097
October 0.7413 0.7220 0.7340
November 0.7496 0.7377 0.7438
December 0.7690 0.7433 0.7573