YEARLY HIGH
0.1548 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.1194 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1367 ANG

2018 ZAR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 0.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1548 was up 6.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,738 ANG
2017 Average 6,697 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 5,971 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,766.91 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1540
0.1191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0148 ANG (High: 0.1403 / Low: 0.1255). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ANG (High: 0.1532 / Low: 0.1480).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1511) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1511
2017 Avg (February) 0.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1504 0.1433 0.1464
February 0.1548 0.1468 0.1511
March 0.1532 0.1480 0.1507
April 0.1509 0.1434 0.1475
May 0.1467 0.1404 0.1431
June 0.1431 0.1309 0.1359
July 0.1409 0.1319 0.1374
August 0.1403 0.1255 0.1315
September 0.1305 0.1197 0.1247
October 0.1252 0.1194 0.1220
November 0.1298 0.1226 0.1260
December 0.1299 0.1213 0.1243