YEARLY HIGH
0.2690 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.2559 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2603 ANG

2018 BOB to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.2690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.2559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2582 to the December average rate of 0.2570, 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 0.2690 was up 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,345 ANG
2017 Average 1,283 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 1,280 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.61 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2683
0.2558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2590, compared to 0.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0102 ANG (High: 0.2671 / Low: 0.2569). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ANG (High: 0.2570 / Low: 0.2567).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2665) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+4.22%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2665
2017 Avg (July) 0.2557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2602 0.2574 0.2582
February 0.2585 0.2582 0.2583
March 0.2585 0.2574 0.2582
April 0.2585 0.2580 0.2583
May 0.2599 0.2583 0.2595
June 0.2631 0.2589 0.2612
July 0.2690 0.2627 0.2665
August 0.2684 0.2665 0.2673
September 0.2671 0.2569 0.2655
October 0.2570 0.2567 0.2568
November 0.2588 0.2561 0.2569
December 0.2583 0.2559 0.2570