YEARLY HIGH
54.2480 AOA
YEARLY LOW
49.2252 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0013 AOA

2017 BRL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 54.2480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 49.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0228 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.9043 to the December average rate of 50.3236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 54.2480 was up 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.1137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,356,200 AOA
2016 Average 1,177,286 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,230,630 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,570.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

53.7337
50.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AOA 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 52.2308, compared to 51.7718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.3422 AOA (High: 53.5674 / Low: 49.2252). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2478 AOA (High: 54.2480 / Low: 53.0002).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3422
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4288 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 53.4237) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.6342), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7894 (+34.79%).

2017 Avg (February) 53.4237
2016 Avg (February) 39.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.0611 50.4969 51.9043
February 54.2480 53.0002 53.4237
March 53.9968 51.9620 53.1175
April 53.5700 52.1329 52.8134
May 53.5674 49.2252 51.7775
June 51.0714 49.6312 50.3487
July 53.1475 50.1155 51.8287
August 53.2906 51.9505 52.6165
September 53.7519 51.9576 52.9920
October 52.9289 50.4324 52.0254
November 51.6413 50.0612 50.8445
December 51.2776 49.6480 50.3236