YEARLY HIGH
47.6436 AOA
YEARLY LOW
39.3274 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0590 AOA

2017 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 47.6436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 39.3274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3161 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4029 to the December average rate of 46.7727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.6436 was up 8.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.8062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 952,871 AOA
2016 Average 826,841 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 786,549 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,322.76 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.4097
39.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 42.1127, compared to 46.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.1279 AOA (High: 41.4553 / Low: 39.3274). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0132 AOA (High: 41.5868 / Low: 40.5736).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1279
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5685 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 46.7727) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.3866), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3861 (+18.75%).

2017 Avg (December) 46.7727
2016 Avg (December) 39.3866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4553 39.3274 40.4029
February 41.5868 40.5736 40.9718
March 42.4245 40.5599 41.3916
April 42.9509 41.4339 41.9529
May 44.6299 42.6551 43.6952
June 44.7991 43.5079 44.2620
July 46.1137 44.3980 45.1690
August 46.6875 45.4027 45.9747
September 47.0794 45.0810 46.2923
October 46.4364 45.1524 45.7238
November 47.0311 45.3567 46.0994
December 47.6436 46.2526 46.7727