YEARLY HIGH
2.9675 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.3791 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4136 AOA

2017 KGS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.9675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 2.3791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5884 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3923 to the December average rate of 2.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9675 was up 20.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,838 AOA
2016 Average 11,676 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 11,896 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,941.86 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4536
2.3769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.4162, compared to 2.4110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5763 AOA (High: 2.9675 / Low: 2.3912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 AOA (High: 2.4248 / Low: 2.4160).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5763
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.4452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+1.31%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.4452
2016 Avg (August) 2.4137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4006 2.3876 2.3923
February 2.4013 2.3894 2.3957
March 2.4194 2.3916 2.4010
April 2.4717 2.4200 2.4389
May 2.4584 2.4383 2.4472
June 2.4371 2.4005 2.4221
July 2.4226 2.3791 2.3985
August 2.9675 2.3912 2.4452
September 2.4248 2.4160 2.4206
October 2.4274 2.4171 2.4220
November 2.4139 2.3801 2.3963
December 2.3967 2.3793 2.3833