2017 KES to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6293 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.5943 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6046 AOA

2017 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.6293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.5943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5993 to the December average rate of 1.6094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6293 was down 1.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,146 AOA

2016 Average 8,025 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 7,971 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.96 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6155

1.5961

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.6051, compared to 1.6041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0246 AOA (High: 1.6195 / Low: 1.5949). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 AOA (High: 1.6007 / Low: 1.5943).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.6138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+2.83%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.6138

2016 Avg (March) 1.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6195	1.5949	1.5993
February	1.6122	1.5968	1.6011
March	1.6293	1.6071	1.6138
April	1.6113	1.6001	1.6052
May	1.6116	1.6049	1.6075
June	1.6158	1.5999	1.6036
July	1.6007	1.5943	1.5977
August	1.6124	1.5965	1.6027
September	1.6149	1.6041	1.6087
October	1.6079	1.5974	1.6041
November	1.6101	1.5993	1.6020
December	1.6144	1.6024	1.6094