YEARLY HIGH
1.6844 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.4003 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5465 AOA

2017 RSD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2841 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4252 to the December average rate of 1.6521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6844 was up 8.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,422 AOA
2016 Average 7,327 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,002 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,420.36 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6813
1.4014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.4569, compared to 1.6362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0730 AOA (High: 1.6330 / Low: 1.5600). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 AOA (High: 1.4430 / Low: 1.4126).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2360 (+16.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6521
2016 Avg (December) 1.4162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4448 1.4003 1.4252
February 1.4430 1.4126 1.4247
March 1.4521 1.4100 1.4323
April 1.4702 1.4177 1.4380
May 1.5235 1.4641 1.4927
June 1.5729 1.5144 1.5286
July 1.6330 1.5600 1.5901
August 1.6664 1.6228 1.6412
September 1.6735 1.6319 1.6580
October 1.6479 1.6148 1.6352
November 1.6593 1.6191 1.6404
December 1.6844 1.6297 1.6521