YEARLY HIGH
10.6736 BIF
YEARLY LOW
10.0464 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3826 BIF

2017 AOA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 10.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 10.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6272 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1262 to the December average rate of 10.5994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6736 was down 7.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,368 BIF
2016 Average 49,668 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 50,232 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,135.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.6467
10.0789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.2407, compared to 10.5245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2812 BIF (High: 10.4729 / Low: 10.1917). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0732 BIF (High: 10.4128 / Low: 10.3396).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2812
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.5994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4893 (+4.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.5994
2016 Avg (December) 10.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2468 10.0464 10.1262
February 10.2828 10.1180 10.2062
March 10.3615 10.1215 10.2240
April 10.3067 10.1828 10.2297
May 10.3876 10.1972 10.2652
June 10.4128 10.3396 10.3928
July 10.4729 10.1917 10.3985
August 10.5623 10.4041 10.4773
September 10.5896 10.4568 10.5217
October 10.6679 10.5224 10.5691
November 10.6291 10.5169 10.5810
December 10.6736 10.5613 10.5994