YEARLY HIGH
0.0854 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0780 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0819 SCR

2017 AOA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0806 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0854 was down 12.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0971, 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 427 SCR
2016 Average 408 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 390 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.08 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0843
0.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SCR 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 0.0812, compared to 0.0826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 SCR (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0796). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SCR (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0805).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0833) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+3.39%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0833
2016 Avg (November) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0820 0.0780 0.0806
February 0.0824 0.0794 0.0811
March 0.0823 0.0782 0.0812
April 0.0825 0.0786 0.0813
May 0.0826 0.0805 0.0816
June 0.0838 0.0793 0.0812
July 0.0831 0.0794 0.0816
August 0.0828 0.0792 0.0818
September 0.0829 0.0807 0.0821
October 0.0847 0.0806 0.0826
November 0.0854 0.0796 0.0833
December 0.0848 0.0809 0.0839