YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 AOA

2017 PYG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0307 was up 2.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 AOA
2016 Average 144 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 143 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0302
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 AOA (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AOA (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+7.60%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0301
2016 Avg (March) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0291 0.0285 0.0289
February 0.0296 0.0288 0.0290
March 0.0307 0.0288 0.0301
April 0.0307 0.0288 0.0296
May 0.0299 0.0292 0.0295
June 0.0301 0.0293 0.0297
July 0.0305 0.0297 0.0299
August 0.0300 0.0291 0.0297
September 0.0293 0.0290 0.0292
October 0.0294 0.0290 0.0292
November 0.0294 0.0290 0.0292
December 0.0297 0.0291 0.0293