YEARLY HIGH
166.8975 AOA
YEARLY LOW
165.0669 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.9217 AOA

2017 PAB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PAB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 166.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 165.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8306 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.9356 to the December average rate of 165.9235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 166.8975 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 166.2428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 834,488 AOA
2016 Average 814,476 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 825,335 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,152.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

165.9892
165.8825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PAB 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 165.9266, compared to 165.9168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.9266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.9168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.8306 AOA (High: 166.8975 / Low: 165.0669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 165.9235 / Low: 165.9235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8306
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0779 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 165.9356) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +16.9257 (+11.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 165.9356
2016 Avg (January) 149.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.8975 165.0669 165.9356
February 166.7794 165.3269 165.9803
March 165.9115 165.6852 165.9024
April 165.9125 165.9115 165.9118
May 165.9155 165.9125 165.9137
June 165.9175 165.9155 165.9162
July 165.9185 165.6298 165.8914
August 165.9205 165.9185 165.9199
September 165.9215 165.9205 165.9214
October 165.9225 165.9215 165.9220
November 165.9235 165.9225 165.9229
December 165.9235 165.9235 165.9235