YEARLY HIGH
11954.6993 STD
YEARLY LOW
11021.2919 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11485.3153 STD

2018 ANG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 11954.6993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 11021.2919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 933.4074 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11315.7295 to the December average rate of 11851.8625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11954.6993 was down 9.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 13202.1112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,773,496 STD
2017 Average 61,007,904 STD
Yearly Trough Low 55,106,459 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,667,037.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11966.3817
11042.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to STD 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 11322.4966, compared to 11648.1339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 325.6373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11322.4966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11648.1339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 460.3218 STD (High: 11856.7473 / Low: 11396.4255). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 85.2558 STD (High: 11871.7189 / Low: 11786.4631).

September Spread (Volatile) ±460.3218
December Spread (Stable) ±85.2558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 222.6184 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -222.6184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11865.4248) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11660.3943), the exchange rate shifted by +205.0305 (+1.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 11865.4248
2017 Avg (November) 11660.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11470.8100 11071.5459 11315.7295
February 11224.2994 11021.2919 11119.1046
March 11189.1684 11082.9162 11144.3176
April 11251.3127 11120.7663 11170.5110
May 11772.6997 11381.0382 11551.5807
June 11714.1836 11529.3936 11633.7364
July 11577.0974 11317.6720 11411.1180
August 11452.0949 11329.3719 11403.5691
September 11856.7473 11396.4255 11467.4726
October 11945.6722 11835.7945 11889.3565
November 11954.6993 11851.0134 11865.4248
December 11871.7189 11786.4631 11851.8625