YEARLY HIGH
0.7778 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.3218 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5967 AOA

2017 SYP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.3218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4560 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7752 to the December average rate of 0.3222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7778 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,889 AOA
2016 Average 3,755 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,609 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,280.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8205
0.2769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.7742, compared to 0.4192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4511 AOA (High: 0.7729 / Low: 0.3218). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 0.3222 / Low: 0.3222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4511
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0979 (+14.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7752
2016 Avg (January) 0.6773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7778 0.7738 0.7752
February 0.7743 0.7725 0.7740
March 0.7750 0.7727 0.7740
April 0.7776 0.7739 0.7742
May 0.7741 0.7734 0.7740
June 0.7742 0.7740 0.7741
July 0.7742 0.7727 0.7737
August 0.7729 0.3218 0.4530
September 0.3222 0.3219 0.3222
October 0.3223 0.3220 0.3222
November 0.3222 0.3221 0.3222
December 0.3222 0.3222 0.3222