YEARLY HIGH
1.6737 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.4521 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5685 AOA

2017 XPF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.6737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2216 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4743 to the December average rate of 1.6466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6737 was up 4.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,368 AOA
2016 Average 7,557 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,261 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,107.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6748
1.4561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.5011, compared to 1.6358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1500 AOA (High: 1.6100 / Low: 1.4601). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 AOA (High: 1.6644 / Low: 1.6290).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1500
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.6566) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0995 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.6566
2016 Avg (September) 1.5571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4973 1.4521 1.4743
February 1.6100 1.4601 1.4797
March 1.5048 1.4585 1.4810
April 1.5146 1.4699 1.4845
May 1.5564 1.5056 1.5321
June 1.5848 1.5413 1.5551
July 1.6435 1.5704 1.6010
August 1.6644 1.6290 1.6435
September 1.6737 1.6337 1.6566
October 1.6497 1.6137 1.6340
November 1.6590 1.6122 1.6330
December 1.6692 1.6327 1.6466