YEARLY HIGH
329.3405 XAF
YEARLY LOW
293.8304 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
309.0089 XAF

2018 ANG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 329.3405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 293.8304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5100 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.3169 to the December average rate of 324.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 329.3405 was down 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 354.1590, 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 1,646,702 XAF
2017 Average 1,633,862 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,469,152 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,550.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

328.0615
294.8245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to XAF 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 302.8071, compared to 315.2107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.8071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.2107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 16.5852 XAF (High: 318.3650 / Low: 301.7799). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6850 XAF (High: 299.9696 / Low: 295.2846).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.5852
March Spread (Stable) ±4.6850

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 6.1536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 325.2918) against the same month in 2017 (average: 313.1023), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1894 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 325.2918
2017 Avg (November) 313.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 308.2942 295.7099 301.3169
February 301.3948 293.8304 297.5942
March 299.9696 295.2846 297.9786
April 303.9682 296.7998 299.4027
May 316.6256 305.4136 309.4510
June 314.2819 307.8352 311.0990
July 309.6450 302.2053 304.9454
August 313.4195 303.1380 307.9457
September 318.3650 301.7799 306.7159
October 325.9613 318.8489 321.7515
November 329.3405 322.6064 325.2918
December 327.0143 321.4516 324.6142