YEARLY HIGH
1.4555 ANG
YEARLY LOW
1.3004 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3882 ANG

2018 CAD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4357 to the December average rate of 1.3207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4555 was down 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,278 ANG
2017 Average 6,867 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 6,502 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.69 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4472
1.3092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.4010, compared to 1.3755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0670 ANG (High: 1.4297 / Low: 1.3627). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 ANG (High: 1.3556 / Low: 1.3341).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0592 (+4.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4197
2017 Avg (February) 1.3605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4492 1.4183 1.4357
February 1.4555 1.3908 1.4197
March 1.3934 1.3603 1.3805
April 1.4209 1.3835 1.4008
May 1.4069 1.3781 1.3930
June 1.3919 1.3618 1.3761
July 1.4242 1.3795 1.4010
August 1.4307 1.4011 1.4151
September 1.4297 1.3627 1.4093
October 1.3851 1.3490 1.3625
November 1.3556 1.3341 1.3445
December 1.3454 1.3004 1.3207