2017 GHS to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.0728 AOA

YEARLY LOW

34.7607 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.7346 AOA

2017 GHS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 40.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 34.7607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3121 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6597 to the December average rate of 36.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.0728 was down 8.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.6900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,364 AOA

2016 Average 206,414 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 173,803 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,560.67 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.6087

36.3773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 38.1027, compared to 37.3665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.1027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.8664 AOA (High: 38.6271 / Low: 34.7607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4672 AOA (High: 37.9432 / Low: 37.4760).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8664

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4672

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3835 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 39.3394) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.7888), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4493 (-8.06%).

2017 Avg (April) 39.3394

2016 Avg (April) 42.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.2677	38.0268	38.6597
February	38.3084	35.7532	37.2761
March	38.6271	34.7607	36.6466
April	40.0728	38.2674	39.3394
May	39.6487	37.6985	38.7765
June	38.9059	37.3883	37.9179
July	38.1686	37.5258	37.8191
August	37.8464	37.0553	37.5609
September	37.8490	36.6506	37.4618
October	37.9432	37.4760	37.7261
November	37.6843	35.7058	36.8488
December	37.1485	36.5821	36.7823