YEARLY HIGH
1.6005 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.4994 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5759 AOA

2017 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.4994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1012 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5855 to the December average rate of 1.5272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6005 was up 0.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 800,273 AOA
2016 Average 777,830 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 749,680 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,592.80 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5913
1.5213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.5839, compared to 1.5680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0750 AOA (High: 1.5743 / Low: 1.4994). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 AOA (High: 1.5918 / Low: 1.5769).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0750
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1650 (+11.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5855
2016 Avg (January) 1.4204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6005 1.5756 1.5855
February 1.5908 1.5750 1.5828
March 1.5990 1.5746 1.5844
April 1.5918 1.5769 1.5823
May 1.5916 1.5744 1.5837
June 1.5925 1.5743 1.5848
July 1.5931 1.5627 1.5782
August 1.5884 1.5623 1.5776
September 1.5795 1.5614 1.5730
October 1.5827 1.5669 1.5756
November 1.5860 1.5680 1.5762
December 1.5743 1.4994 1.5272