YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0071 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 AOA

2017 STD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0081 was up 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 AOA
2016 Average 37 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 35 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.34 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0082
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 AOA (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AOA (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0081
2016 Avg (September) 0.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
February 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
March 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
April 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
June 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
July 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
October 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
November 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
December 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080