YEARLY HIGH
122.7198 AOA
YEARLY LOW
114.7003 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.1573 AOA

2017 LYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 122.7198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 114.7003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0195 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.9617 to the December average rate of 121.5496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 122.7198 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 126.3229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 613,599 AOA
2016 Average 589,918 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 573,501 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,097.68 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

122.3406
115.3818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 117.1147, compared to 121.2000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.2000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.5610 AOA (High: 122.0201 / Low: 118.4591). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4982 AOA (High: 121.9040 / Low: 120.4058).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5610
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4982

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5804 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 121.7607) against the same month in 2016 (average: 119.9979), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7628 (+1.47%).

2017 Avg (September) 121.7607
2016 Avg (September) 119.9979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.8702 114.7003 115.9617
February 117.3933 115.4695 116.3952
March 117.2758 115.6285 116.3856
April 118.0171 116.1639 116.8830
May 119.0939 117.1746 118.1731
June 119.6707 117.9991 118.8897
July 122.0201 118.4591 119.8905
August 122.3479 120.2920 121.3723
September 122.7198 120.2963 121.7607
October 121.9040 120.4058 121.1803
November 122.3506 120.2337 121.4463
December 122.1239 120.5917 121.5496