YEARLY HIGH
0.3693 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3364 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3514 RUB

2017 AOA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.3364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3609 to the December average rate of 0.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3693 was down 33.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5558, 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 1,846 RUB
2016 Average 2,063 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,682 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.31 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3629
0.3389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to RUB 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 0.3494, compared to 0.3535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0233 RUB (High: 0.3633 / Low: 0.3400). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 RUB (High: 0.3513 / Low: 0.3446).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3609) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1542 (-29.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3609
2016 Avg (January) 0.5151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3693 0.3567 0.3609
February 0.3625 0.3440 0.3522
March 0.3574 0.3376 0.3487
April 0.3460 0.3364 0.3409
May 0.3523 0.3396 0.3442
June 0.3633 0.3400 0.3495
July 0.3664 0.3550 0.3592
August 0.3648 0.3496 0.3580
September 0.3508 0.3432 0.3474
October 0.3513 0.3446 0.3480
November 0.3637 0.3510 0.3552
December 0.3570 0.3472 0.3530