YEARLY HIGH
1.7946 ANG
YEARLY LOW
1.7605 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7807 ANG

2017 USD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.7946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.7605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7772 to the December average rate of 1.7854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7946 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,973 ANG
2016 Average 8,914 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 8,802 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.78 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7862
1.7763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to ANG 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 1.7794, compared to 1.7820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0304 ANG (High: 1.7946 / Low: 1.7643). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 ANG (High: 1.7819 / Low: 1.7762).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.7783) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.11%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.7783
2016 Avg (August) 1.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7819 1.7762 1.7772
February 1.7901 1.7758 1.7827
March 1.7844 1.7620 1.7783
April 1.7869 1.7723 1.7814
May 1.7864 1.7710 1.7784
June 1.7850 1.7699 1.7785
July 1.7864 1.7605 1.7772
August 1.7946 1.7643 1.7783
September 1.7885 1.7747 1.7817
October 1.7908 1.7767 1.7852
November 1.7913 1.7688 1.7840
December 1.7928 1.7795 1.7854