YEARLY HIGH
0.4940 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.3996 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4130 BTN

2016 AOA to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.3996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4531 to the December average rate of 0.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4940 was down 19.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6161, 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 2,470 BTN
2015 Average 2,699 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,998 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.97 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4581
0.3979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BTN 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 0.4204, compared to 0.4056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0644 BTN (High: 0.4940 / Low: 0.4296). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BTN (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.4016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0644
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4531) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6016), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1485 (-24.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4531
2015 Avg (January) 0.6016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4940 0.4296 0.4531
February 0.4383 0.4307 0.4338
March 0.4285 0.4126 0.4204
April 0.4145 0.3996 0.4056
May 0.4078 0.4004 0.4036
June 0.4099 0.4023 0.4058
July 0.4075 0.4040 0.4058
August 0.4055 0.4030 0.4042
September 0.4047 0.4010 0.4033
October 0.4038 0.4016 0.4029
November 0.4147 0.4018 0.4081
December 0.4134 0.4071 0.4095