2017 WST to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.1814 AOA

YEARLY LOW

63.6816 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.5951 AOA

2017 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 68.1814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 63.6816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4998 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6877 to the December average rate of 65.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 68.1814 was up 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 66.3495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340,907 AOA

2016 Average 320,360 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 318,408 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,499.12 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.6792

64.3579

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 65.0343, compared to 66.1559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.1889 AOA (High: 68.1814 / Low: 65.9925). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1189 AOA (High: 65.7403 / Low: 64.6214).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1889

November Spread (Stable) ±1.1189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 67.4024) against the same month in 2016 (average: 65.2181), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1843 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 67.4024

2016 Avg (August) 65.2181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.8316	63.6816	64.6877
February	66.2441	64.9183	65.4941
March	66.3536	64.2424	65.1885
April	65.4185	64.1712	64.6625
May	65.4759	63.7614	64.6347
June	66.3716	64.9346	65.5384
July	67.4502	65.5521	66.4449
August	68.1814	65.9925	67.4024
September	67.4770	65.9966	66.5787
October	66.6348	65.4844	66.0259
November	65.7403	64.6214	65.3191
December	65.7704	64.5194	65.1643