2017 MAD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.8324 AOA

YEARLY LOW

16.2769 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.1068 AOA

2017 MAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 17.8324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 16.2769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5555 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4885 to the December average rate of 17.6104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.8324 was up 2.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.3464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,162 AOA

2016 Average 83,103 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 81,385 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,777.37 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.8372

16.3646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 16.6585, compared to 17.5550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.4409 AOA (High: 17.5777 / Low: 17.1369). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2442 AOA (High: 17.6710 / Low: 17.4268).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4409

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1528 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 17.7144) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6815 (+4.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 17.7144

2016 Avg (September) 17.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.6274	16.2769	16.4885
February	16.6610	16.3893	16.4873
March	16.6888	16.3579	16.5332
April	16.7488	16.4324	16.5453
May	17.0452	16.6919	16.8759
June	17.2210	16.9407	17.0208
July	17.5777	17.1369	17.3146
August	17.7747	17.4724	17.5765
September	17.8324	17.5027	17.7144
October	17.6710	17.4268	17.5617
November	17.7640	17.4083	17.5526
December	17.7592	17.5014	17.6104