2017 AOA to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AOA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AOA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 3.5800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3.4466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1334 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4829 to the December average rate of 3.4955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5800 was down 22.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AOA to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4883, compared to 3.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1155 SOS (High: 3.5800 / Low: 3.4645). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 SOS (High: 3.5169 / Low: 3.4778).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.4912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+0.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5099 | 3.4496 | 3.4829 |
| February | 3.5140 | 3.4658 | 3.4899 |
| March | 3.5065 | 3.4499 | 3.4843 |
| April | 3.5169 | 3.4778 | 3.4937 |
| May | 3.5500 | 3.4678 | 3.4881 |
| June | 3.5440 | 3.4665 | 3.4908 |
| July | 3.5379 | 3.4466 | 3.4838 |
| August | 3.5499 | 3.4553 | 3.4871 |
| September | 3.5499 | 3.4749 | 3.5015 |
| October | 3.5360 | 3.4750 | 3.4925 |
| November | 3.5800 | 3.4655 | 3.4912 |
| December | 3.5800 | 3.4645 | 3.4955 |