YEARLY HIGH
5.8688 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.7558 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1643 BIF

2019 AOA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AOA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 5.8688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 3.7558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1130 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8189 to the December average rate of 3.9451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8688 was down 45.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.6736, 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 29,344 BIF
2018 Average 36,264 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 18,779 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,565.04 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.0063
3.7578
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 5.6979, compared to 4.6306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.1299 BIF (High: 4.8857 / Low: 3.7558). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0928 BIF (High: 5.3659 / Low: 5.2731).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1299
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6580 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.8189) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.8987), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0798 (-41.22%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.8189
2018 Avg (January) 9.8987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8688 5.7491 5.8189
February 5.8399 5.7197 5.7863
March 5.8280 5.6820 5.7626
April 5.7804 5.6725 5.7413
May 5.6710 5.5582 5.6181
June 5.5953 5.3840 5.4600
July 5.3659 5.2731 5.3248
August 5.2462 5.0095 5.1302
September 5.1178 4.8986 5.0428
October 4.8857 3.7558 4.3849
November 4.0683 3.7577 3.9559
December 4.0978 3.8098 3.9451