YEARLY HIGH
69.7037 AOA
YEARLY LOW
60.2414 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.4841 AOA

2017 GEL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 69.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 60.2414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4623 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.5138 to the December average rate of 63.2673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.7037 was down 10.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.0723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,518 AOA
2016 Average 345,740 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 301,207 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,311.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

69.9715
60.7449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 66.3019, compared to 66.6663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.3019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.6663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.7602 AOA (High: 66.8287 / Low: 61.0686). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5631 AOA (High: 69.3661 / Low: 68.8030).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.7602
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 68.7691) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.6553), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8862 (-5.35%).

2017 Avg (April) 68.7691
2016 Avg (April) 72.6553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.6066 60.2414 61.5138
February 64.9186 61.5201 62.9972
March 68.1877 66.5331 67.2808
April 69.7037 67.1433 68.7691
May 69.0259 67.9947 68.4292
June 69.0529 68.4216 68.8215
July 69.3661 68.8030 69.1962
August 69.5380 68.3067 69.2026
September 68.1035 66.8850 67.2916
October 67.1937 65.1890 66.6913
November 66.8287 61.0686 64.3486
December 65.5904 61.2171 63.2673