YEARLY HIGH
124.0828 AOA
YEARLY LOW
114.3728 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.2062 AOA

2017 SGD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 124.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 114.3728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7099 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0564 to the December average rate of 123.2539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 124.0828 was up 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 123.8841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 620,414 AOA
2016 Average 590,317 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 571,864 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,549.70 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

123.9736
115.3367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 118.1517, compared to 122.2607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.1517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.2607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.3084 AOA (High: 117.6813 / Low: 114.3728). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0649 AOA (High: 122.4451 / Low: 121.3802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3084
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8743 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 123.2539) against the same month in 2016 (average: 115.3608), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8931 (+6.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 123.2539
2016 Avg (December) 115.3608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.6813 114.3728 116.0564
February 118.0920 116.5544 117.2858
March 118.9926 116.7374 118.0598
April 119.1037 118.0184 118.6523
May 120.0937 117.5100 118.9643
June 120.6259 119.3604 119.8917
July 122.3749 119.7984 121.0589
August 122.4451 121.3802 121.9383
September 123.8656 122.0708 122.9046
October 122.9686 121.2804 122.0303
November 123.3632 121.5460 122.3782
December 124.0828 122.6610 123.2539