YEARLY HIGH
70.6029 AOA
YEARLY LOW
61.1285 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.5160 AOA

2011 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 70.6029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 61.1285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4744 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.2974 to the December average rate of 63.8561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 70.6029 was up 5.35% compared to the 2010 peak of 67.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353,014 AOA
2010 Average 310,859 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 305,642 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,372.01 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

69.2192
62.7590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AOA 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 66.6596, compared to 66.3723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.6596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.3723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 4.7092 AOA (High: 68.5801 / Low: 63.8709). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5825 AOA (High: 68.9687 / Low: 67.3862).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.7092
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 68.1962) against the same month in 2010 (average: 60.0582), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1380 (+13.55%).

2011 Avg (May) 68.1962
2010 Avg (May) 60.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.0550 61.1285 63.2974
February 65.5909 63.9303 64.8304
March 67.5270 65.6157 66.5471
April 70.5508 67.4076 68.6808
May 70.6029 66.6383 68.1962
June 69.6925 67.1915 68.4055
July 68.9438 66.4744 67.9300
August 68.9687 67.3862 68.1789
September 68.3049 64.8715 66.1002
October 68.5801 63.8709 66.3872
November 66.9227 64.2132 65.7817
December 65.5464 62.5544 63.8561