YEARLY HIGH
0.9283 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.8804 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8994 ANG

2018 BBD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.9283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.8804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8923 to the December average rate of 0.8881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9283 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,641 ANG
2017 Average 4,452 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 4,402 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.34 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9265
0.8835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8949, compared to 0.9039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0359 ANG (High: 0.9236 / Low: 0.8877). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ANG (High: 0.8935 / Low: 0.8921).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.9229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+3.80%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.9229
2017 Avg (August) 0.8891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8967 0.8868 0.8923
February 0.8935 0.8921 0.8927
March 0.8935 0.8898 0.8924
April 0.8933 0.8888 0.8924
May 0.8985 0.8918 0.8966
June 0.9078 0.8970 0.9028
July 0.9271 0.9069 0.9197
August 0.9283 0.9191 0.9229
September 0.9236 0.8877 0.9180
October 0.8893 0.8834 0.8873
November 0.8881 0.8804 0.8871
December 0.8930 0.8866 0.8881