YEARLY HIGH
0.3045 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.2637 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2856 AOA

2017 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.3045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2685 to the December average rate of 0.2995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3045 was up 4.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,522 AOA
2016 Average 1,373 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,319 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.73 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3046
0.2653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2737, compared to 0.2976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0121 AOA (High: 0.2990 / Low: 0.2869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 AOA (High: 0.2726 / Low: 0.2667).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3014) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+6.71%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3014
2016 Avg (September) 0.2824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2720 0.2637 0.2685
February 0.2726 0.2667 0.2690
March 0.2741 0.2657 0.2702
April 0.2760 0.2675 0.2709
May 0.2840 0.2748 0.2796
June 0.2888 0.2817 0.2838
July 0.2990 0.2869 0.2915
August 0.3028 0.2963 0.2990
September 0.3045 0.2972 0.3014
October 0.3001 0.2936 0.2973
November 0.3018 0.2933 0.2971
December 0.3037 0.2970 0.2995