YEARLY HIGH
0.0479 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0461 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0471 SBD

2017 AOA to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0474 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0479 was down 20.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0602, 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 240 SBD
2016 Average 243 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 231 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0476
0.0466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SBD 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0467).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.95%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0475
2016 Avg (May) 0.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0479 0.0471 0.0474
February 0.0471 0.0467 0.0469
March 0.0470 0.0467 0.0468
April 0.0474 0.0468 0.0471
May 0.0479 0.0472 0.0475
June 0.0478 0.0470 0.0475
July 0.0475 0.0467 0.0472
August 0.0471 0.0461 0.0467
September 0.0473 0.0465 0.0468
October 0.0473 0.0469 0.0471
November 0.0479 0.0469 0.0472
December 0.0472 0.0466 0.0469