YEARLY HIGH
20.9469 AOA
YEARLY LOW
20.4667 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6775 AOA

2017 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 20.9469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 20.4667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4802 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7703 to the December average rate of 20.6159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.9469 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.8023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,734 AOA
2016 Average 101,869 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 102,334 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,400.82 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.7876
20.5793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 20.7264, compared to 20.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3076 AOA (High: 20.7743 / Low: 20.4667). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 AOA (High: 20.7900 / Low: 20.6301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 20.7612) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.9298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8314 (+4.17%).

2017 Avg (March) 20.7612
2016 Avg (March) 19.9298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8955 20.6628 20.7703
February 20.8684 20.6542 20.7540
March 20.9469 20.6794 20.7612
April 20.7900 20.6301 20.6987
May 20.7996 20.5958 20.7008
June 20.7857 20.6025 20.6735
July 20.8546 20.5477 20.6569
August 20.7743 20.4667 20.6226
September 20.7027 20.4932 20.5967
October 20.7017 20.4989 20.6313
November 20.7604 20.5483 20.6477
December 20.6984 20.5369 20.6159