YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0172 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 ANG

2018 KES to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0185 was up 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 ANG
2017 Average 86 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 86 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.64 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0184
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0177, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 ANG (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ANG (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0176).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0183) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+6.73%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0183
2017 Avg (August) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
February 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
March 0.0177 0.0176 0.0176
April 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
May 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
June 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179
July 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
August 0.0185 0.0182 0.0183
September 0.0183 0.0176 0.0182
October 0.0176 0.0174 0.0176
November 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
December 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174