YEARLY HIGH
5.0867 AOA
YEARLY LOW
4.5925 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8113 AOA

2017 MUR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 5.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.5925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4942 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6241 to the December average rate of 4.9083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.0867 was up 6.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,433 AOA
2016 Average 22,935 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 22,963 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,470.89 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.0472
4.5857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.7047, compared to 4.9179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1707 AOA (High: 4.9744 / Low: 4.8036). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 AOA (High: 4.6826 / Low: 4.6376).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1707
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 0.1021 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.0088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2943 (+6.24%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.0088
2016 Avg (August) 4.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6674 4.5925 4.6241
February 4.6826 4.6376 4.6702
March 4.7241 4.6651 4.6856
April 4.7643 4.6803 4.7119
May 4.8023 4.7109 4.7594
June 4.8137 4.7577 4.7771
July 4.9744 4.8036 4.8633
August 5.0867 4.9556 5.0088
September 5.0467 4.8829 4.9804
October 4.9017 4.8443 4.8783
November 4.9524 4.8088 4.8684
December 4.9609 4.8553 4.9083