2018 TOP to ANG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8112 ANG

YEARLY LOW

0.7668 ANG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7916 ANG

2018 TOP to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.8112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7942 to the December average rate of 0.7800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8112 was down 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,056 ANG

2017 Average 3,931 ANG

Yearly Trough Low 3,834 ANG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.16 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8100

0.7662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.7980, compared to 0.7852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0310 ANG (High: 0.7994 / Low: 0.7684). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 ANG (High: 0.7723 / Low: 0.7668).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8063

2017 Avg (February) 0.7890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8071	0.7861	0.7942
February	0.8112	0.7995	0.8063
March	0.8066	0.7964	0.8027
April	0.8080	0.7922	0.8026
May	0.8101	0.7810	0.7918
June	0.7941	0.7842	0.7902
July	0.8024	0.7806	0.7947
August	0.8035	0.7955	0.7989
September	0.7994	0.7684	0.7946
October	0.7723	0.7668	0.7699
November	0.7752	0.7686	0.7733
December	0.7879	0.7739	0.7800