YEARLY HIGH
7.4459 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.0226 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9600 AOA

2017 ETB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.4459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 6.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4233 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3530 to the December average rate of 6.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.4459 was down 3.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.7001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,230 AOA
2016 Average 37,293 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 30,113 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,116.53 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.4818
5.9362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 7.2709, compared to 6.6490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.0052 AOA (High: 7.0718 / Low: 6.0666). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0894 AOA (High: 6.1295 / Low: 6.0401).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0052
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6154 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.3530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3396 (+4.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 7.3530
2016 Avg (January) 7.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4459 7.2925 7.3530
February 7.4047 7.2575 7.3179
March 7.3676 7.2290 7.2985
April 7.3066 7.2079 7.2588
May 7.2601 7.1591 7.2131
June 7.2360 7.1209 7.1841
July 7.2432 7.0800 7.1411
August 7.1559 7.0440 7.1115
September 7.1149 7.0073 7.0580
October 7.0718 6.0666 6.4426
November 6.1295 6.0401 6.0759
December 6.1236 6.0226 6.0650