2017 LSL to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5045 AOA

YEARLY LOW

11.4548 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4770 AOA

2017 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 13.5045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 11.4548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0497 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2555 to the December average rate of 12.6400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5045 was up 8.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,523 AOA

2016 Average 55,650 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 57,274 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,248.60 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.9916

11.6507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 12.5671, compared to 12.3869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4505 AOA (High: 13.5045 / Low: 12.0540). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4255 AOA (High: 13.0849 / Low: 12.6594).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4505

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4255

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 0.5357 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.6400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6899 (+5.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.6400

2016 Avg (December) 11.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5143	12.0643	12.2555
February	12.8163	12.3271	12.5573
March	13.3083	12.3682	12.8590
April	12.8309	11.8976	12.3234
May	12.8748	12.1444	12.5278
June	13.0849	12.6594	12.8798
July	12.9443	12.3103	12.6477
August	12.7976	12.3063	12.5347
September	12.9126	12.2124	12.6189
October	12.4447	11.6813	12.1178
November	12.1498	11.4548	11.7625
December	13.5045	12.0540	12.6400