YEARLY HIGH
2.9725 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.7080 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8467 AOA

2017 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 2.9725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.7080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2645 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7711 to the December average rate of 2.8333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9725 was up 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,863 AOA
2016 Average 12,242 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,540 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,322.62 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9498
2.7549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.8635, compared to 2.8298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1884 AOA (High: 2.9411 / Low: 2.7527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 AOA (High: 2.9020 / Low: 2.8467).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1884
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0786 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.9336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4714 (+19.14%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.9336
2016 Avg (April) 2.4622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8037 2.7080 2.7711
February 2.9068 2.7584 2.8397
March 2.9617 2.7982 2.8688
April 2.9725 2.8899 2.9336
May 2.9450 2.8383 2.9053
June 2.9411 2.7527 2.8627
July 2.8167 2.7291 2.7840
August 2.8601 2.7413 2.7934
September 2.9136 2.8507 2.8787
October 2.9020 2.8467 2.8740
November 2.8487 2.7498 2.8153
December 2.8804 2.8010 2.8333