YEARLY HIGH
0.4950 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.4693 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4796 ANG

2018 SAR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4759 to the December average rate of 0.4734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4950 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,475 ANG
2017 Average 2,374 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 2,347 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.70 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4941
0.4710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.4772, compared to 0.4819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0191 ANG (High: 0.4925 / Low: 0.4734). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ANG (High: 0.4765 / Low: 0.4757).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.4922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.4922
2017 Avg (August) 0.4742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4782 0.4729 0.4759
February 0.4765 0.4757 0.4760
March 0.4765 0.4746 0.4759
April 0.4765 0.4740 0.4759
May 0.4792 0.4723 0.4780
June 0.4841 0.4759 0.4814
July 0.4944 0.4836 0.4905
August 0.4950 0.4901 0.4922
September 0.4925 0.4734 0.4895
October 0.4741 0.4710 0.4731
November 0.4735 0.4693 0.4729
December 0.4761 0.4727 0.4734