YEARLY HIGH
1.4483 ANG
YEARLY LOW
1.2481 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3447 ANG

2018 AUD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.2481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2002 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4197 to the December average rate of 1.2717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4483 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,242 ANG
2017 Average 6,828 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 6,241 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.07 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4356
1.2442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to ANG 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 1.3803, compared to 1.3090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0667 ANG (High: 1.3151 / Low: 1.2485). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 ANG (High: 1.3632 / Low: 1.3363).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0944 (+7.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4197
2017 Avg (January) 1.3253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4483 1.3890 1.4197
February 1.4346 1.3859 1.4046
March 1.4066 1.3674 1.3843
April 1.3896 1.3453 1.3707
May 1.3632 1.3363 1.3500
June 1.3764 1.3328 1.3528
July 1.3759 1.3391 1.3623
August 1.3740 1.3274 1.3525
September 1.3462 1.2800 1.3215
October 1.2828 1.2481 1.2601
November 1.3020 1.2730 1.2861
December 1.3151 1.2485 1.2717