2017 LKR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1202 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.0723 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0883 AOA

2017 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.0723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1064 to the December average rate of 1.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1202 was down 2.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,601 AOA

2016 Average 5,572 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 5,362 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1090

1.0780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 1.0941, compared to 1.0826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0250 AOA (High: 1.1085 / Low: 1.0835). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 AOA (High: 1.0847 / Low: 1.0773).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1064) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+6.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1064

2016 Avg (January) 1.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1202	1.0977	1.1064
February	1.1085	1.0835	1.0986
March	1.1057	1.0847	1.0947
April	1.0970	1.0855	1.0904
May	1.0929	1.0824	1.0887
June	1.0924	1.0806	1.0855
July	1.0916	1.0762	1.0818
August	1.0940	1.0764	1.0855
September	1.0908	1.0756	1.0839
October	1.0847	1.0773	1.0805
November	1.0872	1.0723	1.0806
December	1.0912	1.0786	1.0832