YEARLY HIGH
0.7895 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7497 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7734 JMD

2017 AOA to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.7895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7765 to the December average rate of 0.7541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7895 was down 11.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8883, 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 3,947 JMD
2016 Average 3,843 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,749 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7856
0.7512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to JMD 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 0.7782, compared to 0.7687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0259 JMD (High: 0.7895 / Low: 0.7636). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 JMD (High: 0.7862 / Low: 0.7793).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.7719) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.35%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.7719
2016 Avg (October) 0.7746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7804 0.7716 0.7765
February 0.7800 0.7714 0.7761
March 0.7809 0.7677 0.7758
April 0.7820 0.7740 0.7782
May 0.7870 0.7753 0.7801
June 0.7862 0.7793 0.7823
July 0.7820 0.7617 0.7724
August 0.7763 0.7644 0.7698
September 0.7890 0.7699 0.7827
October 0.7895 0.7636 0.7719
November 0.7674 0.7540 0.7609
December 0.7586 0.7497 0.7541