YEARLY HIGH
0.4201 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3984 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4095 AFN

2017 AOA to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4023 to the December average rate of 0.4172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4201 was down 17.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,100 AFN
2016 Average 2,084 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,992 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.54 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4188
0.4005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to AFN 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 0.4056, compared to 0.4133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0074 AFN (High: 0.4087 / Low: 0.4014). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.4139 / Low: 0.4118).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4172) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+4.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4172
2016 Avg (December) 0.4009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4043 0.3984 0.4023
February 0.4037 0.4006 0.4027
March 0.4033 0.3997 0.4020
April 0.4087 0.4014 0.4064
May 0.4129 0.4059 0.4098
June 0.4123 0.4077 0.4104
July 0.4139 0.4085 0.4114
August 0.4150 0.4102 0.4125
September 0.4139 0.4118 0.4132
October 0.4136 0.4099 0.4116
November 0.4149 0.4119 0.4137
December 0.4201 0.4140 0.4172