YEARLY HIGH
1.6340 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.5161 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5933 AOA

2017 NPR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.6340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1.5161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1178 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5233 to the December average rate of 1.6144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6340 was up 4.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,170 AOA
2016 Average 7,580 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,581 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.08 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6316
1.5135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.5787, compared to 1.6079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0451 AOA (High: 1.6230 / Low: 1.5779). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 AOA (High: 1.6196 / Low: 1.6047).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+4.83%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6217
2016 Avg (August) 1.5470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5355 1.5161 1.5233
February 1.5561 1.5317 1.5474
March 1.5946 1.5517 1.5744
April 1.6205 1.5932 1.6058
May 1.6247 1.5996 1.6103
June 1.6196 1.6047 1.6109
July 1.6272 1.5983 1.6106
August 1.6340 1.6103 1.6217
September 1.6230 1.5779 1.6079
October 1.6032 1.5779 1.5935
November 1.6165 1.5875 1.5996
December 1.6262 1.6037 1.6144