YEARLY HIGH
2.5102 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.3805 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4426 AOA

2017 AFN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.5102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.3805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1297 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4859 to the December average rate of 2.3968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5102 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,551 AOA
2016 Average 12,023 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 11,902 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648.61 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4966
2.3877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AOA 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 2.4656, compared to 2.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0449 AOA (High: 2.4915 / Low: 2.4466). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 AOA (High: 2.4286 / Low: 2.4162).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4859) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3135 (+14.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4859
2016 Avg (January) 2.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5102 2.4735 2.4859
February 2.4963 2.4770 2.4830
March 2.5019 2.4797 2.4875
April 2.4915 2.4466 2.4604
May 2.4635 2.4219 2.4403
June 2.4530 2.4256 2.4366
July 2.4481 2.4159 2.4307
August 2.4381 2.4094 2.4241
September 2.4286 2.4162 2.4199
October 2.4399 2.4175 2.4293
November 2.4280 2.4100 2.4169
December 2.4154 2.3805 2.3968