YEARLY HIGH
0.0424 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0413 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0418 BOB

2017 AOA to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0417 to the December average rate of 0.0417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0424 was down 17.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0512, 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 212 BOB
2016 Average 212 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 207 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0421
0.0416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BOB 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 0.0418, compared to 0.0419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0416). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0416).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.73%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0421
2016 Avg (September) 0.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0420 0.0415 0.0417
February 0.0420 0.0414 0.0417
March 0.0419 0.0413 0.0417
April 0.0421 0.0415 0.0418
May 0.0422 0.0417 0.0419
June 0.0420 0.0416 0.0418
July 0.0421 0.0416 0.0419
August 0.0424 0.0416 0.0420
September 0.0424 0.0417 0.0421
October 0.0422 0.0415 0.0417
November 0.0423 0.0416 0.0418
December 0.0419 0.0413 0.0417