YEARLY HIGH
0.6887 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.5975 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6390 XPF

2017 AOA to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.5975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6783 to the December average rate of 0.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6887 was down 15.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8194, 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 3,443 XPF
2016 Average 3,316 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 2,987 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.81 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6858
0.5962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XPF 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 0.6665, compared to 0.6114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0638 XPF (High: 0.6849 / Low: 0.6211). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 XPF (High: 0.6139 / Low: 0.6008).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6783) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0618 (-8.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6783
2016 Avg (January) 0.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6887 0.6679 0.6783
February 0.6849 0.6211 0.6760
March 0.6856 0.6645 0.6753
April 0.6803 0.6602 0.6737
May 0.6642 0.6425 0.6528
June 0.6488 0.6310 0.6431
July 0.6368 0.6084 0.6247
August 0.6139 0.6008 0.6085
September 0.6121 0.5975 0.6037
October 0.6197 0.6062 0.6120
November 0.6203 0.6028 0.6124
December 0.6125 0.5991 0.6073