YEARLY HIGH
9.9627 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.9319 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7825 CDF

2017 AOA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 9.9627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.9319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0308 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3175 to the December average rate of 9.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9627 was up 38.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2031, 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 49,813 CDF
2016 Average 29,738 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 34,660 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,153.78 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.8264
7.0894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to CDF 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 8.0984, compared to 9.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8444 CDF (High: 9.8007 / Low: 8.9563). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0725 CDF (High: 9.4918 / Low: 9.4193).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8444
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1963 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 9.5983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8987), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6996 (+62.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 9.5983
2016 Avg (August) 5.8987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6308 6.9319 7.3175
February 7.9020 7.4902 7.6722
March 8.1465 7.8821 8.0161
April 8.4705 8.1465 8.2996
May 8.6120 8.4335 8.5233
June 8.9977 8.6120 8.7619
July 9.8007 8.9563 9.3724
August 9.9627 9.2745 9.5983
September 9.4382 9.3447 9.4021
October 9.4918 9.4193 9.4468
November 9.5527 9.4193 9.4697
December 9.6189 9.4193 9.5096