YEARLY HIGH
45.8021 AOA
YEARLY LOW
42.3277 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1302 AOA

2017 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 45.8021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 42.3277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4745 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5643 to the December average rate of 45.2326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.8021 was up 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.5643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,011 AOA
2016 Average 223,685 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 211,638 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,372.39 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.7638
43.4069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 45.4919, compared to 44.7685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.2777 AOA (High: 45.6053 / Low: 42.3277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 AOA (High: 45.5713 / Low: 45.5601).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2777
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7696 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 45.3471) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.4774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1302 (-0.29%).

2017 Avg (August) 45.3471
2016 Avg (August) 45.4774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.5713 45.5601 45.5643
February 45.5737 45.4955 45.5610
March 45.5827 45.5004 45.5617
April 45.5782 45.5560 45.5674
May 45.6831 45.5564 45.5670
June 45.5649 43.7353 45.1301
July 45.7271 44.3660 45.2395
August 45.8021 44.9649 45.3471
September 45.4206 44.6026 44.8158
October 45.5718 43.6063 44.3729
November 45.6053 42.3277 43.6033
December 45.6643 44.7234 45.2326