YEARLY HIGH
0.6870 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.6515 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6656 ANG

2018 XCD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.6515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6603 to the December average rate of 0.6572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6870 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,435 ANG
2017 Average 3,294 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 3,258 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.36 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6857
0.6538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6622, compared to 0.6689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0265 ANG (High: 0.6835 / Low: 0.6569). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ANG (High: 0.6612 / Low: 0.6602).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.6830) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+3.80%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.6830
2017 Avg (August) 0.6580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6636 0.6562 0.6603
February 0.6612 0.6602 0.6606
March 0.6612 0.6585 0.6604
April 0.6611 0.6578 0.6604
May 0.6649 0.6600 0.6635
June 0.6718 0.6638 0.6681
July 0.6861 0.6711 0.6806
August 0.6870 0.6802 0.6830
September 0.6835 0.6569 0.6794
October 0.6581 0.6538 0.6566
November 0.6573 0.6515 0.6565
December 0.6609 0.6561 0.6572