YEARLY HIGH
12.8205 AOA
YEARLY LOW
11.7074 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2191 AOA

2017 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 12.8205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 11.7074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1131 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4034 to the December average rate of 11.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.8205 was down 2.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.1223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,102 AOA
2016 Average 61,392 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 58,537 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,565.54 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4524
11.8645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 12.3237, compared to 12.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.8485 AOA (High: 12.5558 / Low: 11.7074). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3210 AOA (High: 12.4237 / Low: 12.1027).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8485
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.4034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.3919), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0115 (+8.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.4034
2016 Avg (January) 11.3919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8205 12.1911 12.4034
February 12.5925 12.1401 12.3360
March 12.7844 12.1554 12.3229
April 12.7249 12.1243 12.3101
May 12.4237 12.1027 12.2512
June 12.6129 11.9304 12.3184
July 12.5922 12.0370 12.2554
August 12.6208 12.0732 12.2226
September 12.3905 12.0588 12.1748
October 12.4014 11.8002 12.1134
November 12.5558 11.7074 12.0078
December 12.3682 11.7930 11.9135