YEARLY HIGH
1.1388 ANG
YEARLY LOW
1.0213 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0874 ANG

2018 BAM to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.0213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1122 to the December average rate of 1.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1388 was up 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,694 ANG
2017 Average 5,144 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 5,107 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.21 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1370
1.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.1082, compared to 1.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0748 ANG (High: 1.1258 / Low: 1.0510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 ANG (High: 1.0406 / Low: 1.0241).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0748
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1569 (+16.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1276
2017 Avg (February) 0.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1364 1.0886 1.1122
February 1.1388 1.1143 1.1276
March 1.1326 1.1119 1.1252
April 1.1293 1.1042 1.1216
May 1.1039 1.0602 1.0848
June 1.0913 1.0700 1.0779
July 1.1304 1.0863 1.1017
August 1.1138 1.0678 1.0902
September 1.1258 1.0510 1.0975
October 1.0659 1.0294 1.0426
November 1.0651 1.0213 1.0340
December 1.0406 1.0241 1.0336