YEARLY HIGH
137.0311 AOA
YEARLY LOW
120.6389 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.9517 AOA

2017 CAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 137.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 120.6389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3922 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.5741 to the December average rate of 130.0674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 137.0311 was up 3.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 132.2754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 685,155 AOA
2016 Average 615,565 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 603,194 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,961.01 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

136.2520
120.7440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 124.3845, compared to 131.5189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.3845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.7897 AOA (High: 133.4555 / Low: 127.6658). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9468 AOA (High: 124.7754 / Low: 122.8286).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.7897
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.2401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 134.9596) against the same month in 2016 (average: 126.4802), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4794 (+6.70%).

2017 Avg (September) 134.9596
2016 Avg (September) 126.4802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.2371 123.4026 125.5741
February 127.4301 124.6195 126.6031
March 124.7754 122.8286 123.9632
April 125.2698 121.4453 123.4586
May 123.6843 120.6389 122.0363
June 127.9973 122.6862 124.6717
July 133.4555 127.6658 130.6699
August 133.0011 130.0972 131.6379
September 137.0311 132.9164 134.9596
October 133.2580 128.6969 131.7195
November 130.8588 128.6886 130.0589
December 132.0416 128.8221 130.0674