YEARLY HIGH
40.8538 AOA
YEARLY LOW
36.8876 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6115 AOA

2017 MYR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 40.8538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 36.8876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9662 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2084 to the December average rate of 40.6926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.8538 was down 4.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.9165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 817,075 AOA
2016 Average 787,746 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 737,752 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,323.87 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.0410
36.8599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 37.8039, compared to 39.4191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.4039 AOA (High: 40.5733 / Low: 39.1693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2552 AOA (High: 39.3739 / Low: 39.1187).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4039
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1389 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 40.6926) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5250 (+9.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 40.6926
2016 Avg (December) 37.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4567 36.8876 37.2084
February 37.4973 37.1794 37.3443
March 37.6046 37.1786 37.3766
April 38.2197 37.3969 37.6746
May 38.8699 38.1540 38.4330
June 38.9658 38.5930 38.7863
July 38.7887 38.5280 38.6707
August 38.8801 38.6084 38.7328
September 39.6041 38.8527 39.3767
October 39.3739 39.1187 39.2378
November 40.5733 39.1693 39.8042
December 40.8538 40.5683 40.6926