2017 ZAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5256 AOA

YEARLY LOW

11.4648 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4808 AOA

2017 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 13.5256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 11.4648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0608 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2163 to the December average rate of 12.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5256 was up 8.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 676,278 AOA

2016 Average 556,513 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 573,238 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,040.50 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.9775

11.6666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.5659, compared to 12.3958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4712 AOA (High: 13.5256 / Low: 12.0544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4618 AOA (High: 12.7603 / Low: 12.2985).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4712

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4963 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.6972) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7425 (+6.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.6972

2016 Avg (December) 11.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5304	12.0188	12.2163
February	12.8891	12.3218	12.5925
March	13.3750	12.3307	12.8428
April	12.7636	11.9116	12.3556
May	12.9316	12.1594	12.5200
June	13.1335	12.6702	12.8683
July	12.8539	12.2484	12.6420
August	12.7603	12.2985	12.5320
September	12.9585	12.2179	12.6120
October	12.5072	11.6508	12.1157
November	12.1415	11.4648	11.7758
December	13.5256	12.0544	12.6972