YEARLY HIGH
329.3225 SOS
YEARLY LOW
311.2162 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
321.8860 SOS

2018 ANG to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 329.3225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 311.2162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1063 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 324.8900 to the December average rate of 326.5168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 329.3225 was down 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.7084, 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 1,646,612 SOS
2017 Average 1,625,928 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,556,081 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,531.38 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

327.8445
311.9459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to SOS 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 323.4074, compared to 320.3646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.4074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 320.3646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 12.8556 SOS (High: 325.8251 / Low: 312.9695). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5613 SOS (High: 327.4638 / Low: 325.9025).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.8556
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5613

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 5.1611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 324.8900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 325.1369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2470 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 324.8900
2017 Avg (January) 325.1369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 329.3225 321.4300 324.8900
February 326.7492 323.9788 325.3439
March 327.7744 323.6947 325.5151
April 326.3168 320.4189 323.6337
May 325.4350 318.5355 321.5405
June 323.1190 315.2194 319.5213
July 318.7942 311.2162 314.3602
August 313.8779 311.9316 313.2708
September 325.8251 312.9695 315.0418
October 327.7999 325.7713 326.4783
November 327.4638 325.9025 326.5196
December 327.4677 324.0760 326.5168