YEARLY HIGH
51.6098 AOA
YEARLY LOW
48.8165 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8921 AOA

2017 PEN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 51.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 48.8165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7934 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.7026 to the December average rate of 51.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.6098 was up 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.0445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,049 AOA
2016 Average 241,553 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 244,082 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,966.88 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.3403
49.5538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 50.6710, compared to 51.1132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.6931 AOA (High: 51.5096 / Low: 48.8165). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4213 AOA (High: 51.2672 / Low: 50.8459).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6931
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 51.1914) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.6916), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4998 (+3.02%).

2017 Avg (August) 51.1914
2016 Avg (August) 49.6916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.6283 48.8434 49.7026
February 51.2136 50.4383 50.9129
March 51.1832 50.3062 50.8460
April 51.2672 50.8459 51.0483
May 51.1524 50.4158 50.7038
June 51.1910 50.4177 50.8124
July 51.3201 50.8867 51.0885
August 51.6098 50.8075 51.1914
September 51.3863 50.6856 51.1157
October 51.3053 50.5453 51.0244
November 51.5096 48.8165 51.1211
December 51.3580 50.3876 51.1380