YEARLY HIGH
1.0358 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.9780 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0035 ANG

2018 AWG to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.9780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9967 to the December average rate of 0.9866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0358 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,179 ANG
2017 Average 4,959 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 4,890 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.90 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0342
0.9811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.0009, compared to 1.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0442 ANG (High: 1.0303 / Low: 0.9861). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 ANG (High: 0.9878 / Low: 0.9816).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0371 (+3.74%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0297
2017 Avg (August) 0.9926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0016 0.9908 0.9967
February 1.0001 0.9915 0.9969
March 1.0044 0.9963 0.9998
April 1.0065 0.9956 0.9995
May 1.0060 0.9975 1.0027
June 1.0156 1.0035 1.0097
July 1.0330 1.0147 1.0284
August 1.0358 1.0255 1.0297
September 1.0303 0.9861 1.0211
October 0.9878 0.9816 0.9858
November 0.9868 0.9780 0.9855
December 0.9922 0.9848 0.9866