YEARLY HIGH
2.6059 ANG
YEARLY LOW
2.4462 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5503 ANG

2018 XDR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.6059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 2.4462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1598 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5664 to the December average rate of 2.4709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6059 was up 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,030 ANG
2017 Average 12,348 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 12,231 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 798.87 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6061
2.4550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.5750, compared to 2.5256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1087 ANG (High: 2.5928 / Low: 2.4841). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 ANG (High: 2.5679 / Low: 2.5449).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1087
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0984 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.5935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1774 (+7.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.5935
2017 Avg (February) 2.4161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5998 2.5357 2.5664
February 2.6059 2.5774 2.5935
March 2.6041 2.5767 2.5925
April 2.6012 2.5667 2.5880
May 2.5694 2.5333 2.5564
June 2.5679 2.5449 2.5531
July 2.6049 2.5509 2.5840
August 2.6034 2.5709 2.5822
September 2.5928 2.4841 2.5737
October 2.4848 2.4561 2.4753
November 2.4778 2.4462 2.4676
December 2.4877 2.4610 2.4709