2016 AOA to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AOA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AOA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 11.5895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 9.3139.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2756 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5249 to the December average rate of 10.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.5895 was down 24.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.2585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AOA to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.8026, compared to 10.0622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2596 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.6391 BIF (High: 11.5895 / Low: 9.9504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 BIF (High: 10.0933 / Low: 10.0276).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6100 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.5249) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.1511), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6262 (-30.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5895 | 9.9504 | 10.5249 |
| February | 10.0805 | 9.7917 | 9.9149 |
| March | 9.8909 | 9.7076 | 9.8042 |
| April | 9.7234 | 9.3139 | 9.4823 |
| May | 9.4538 | 9.3432 | 9.4052 |
| June | 10.1847 | 9.3509 | 9.6841 |
| July | 10.0562 | 9.9774 | 10.0101 |
| August | 10.1158 | 9.9780 | 10.0377 |
| September | 10.1108 | 10.0088 | 10.0515 |
| October | 10.0933 | 10.0276 | 10.0666 |
| November | 10.1341 | 10.0457 | 10.0975 |
| December | 10.1974 | 10.0561 | 10.1101 |