2017 LRD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8437 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.3216 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6127 AOA

2017 LRD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.8437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5222 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7720 to the December average rate of 1.3222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8437 was down 4.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,219 AOA

2016 Average 9,121 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 6,608 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,610.78 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8361

1.2754

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.7647, compared to 1.4607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4017 AOA (High: 1.8434 / Low: 1.4417). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AOA (High: 1.3225 / Low: 1.3216).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4017

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.7893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0444 (-2.42%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.7893

2016 Avg (July) 1.8337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8181	1.7461	1.7720
February	1.7650	1.7463	1.7608
March	1.7744	1.7464	1.7656
April	1.7651	1.7557	1.7610
May	1.7841	1.7555	1.7624
June	1.7842	1.7558	1.7665
July	1.8437	1.7652	1.7893
August	1.8434	1.4417	1.4843
September	1.4418	1.4101	1.4193
October	1.4103	1.3903	1.4021
November	1.3903	1.3218	1.3473
December	1.3225	1.3216	1.3222