YEARLY HIGH
0.0843 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0622 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0670 BWP

2016 AOA to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0776 to the December average rate of 0.0648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0843 was down 11.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0950, 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 421 BWP
2015 Average 426 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 311 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.22 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0790
0.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BWP 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 0.0696, compared to 0.0644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0105 BWP (High: 0.0843 / Low: 0.0738). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BWP (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0641).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0776) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-16.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0776
2015 Avg (January) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0843 0.0738 0.0776
February 0.0736 0.0697 0.0717
March 0.0716 0.0676 0.0700
April 0.0686 0.0639 0.0659
May 0.0678 0.0639 0.0664
June 0.0676 0.0646 0.0663
July 0.0660 0.0641 0.0651
August 0.0651 0.0622 0.0634
September 0.0657 0.0629 0.0642
October 0.0652 0.0631 0.0642
November 0.0662 0.0629 0.0647
December 0.0656 0.0637 0.0648