2014 BAM to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 69.5521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 62.9028.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6493 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.9974 to the December average rate of 64.2021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 69.5521 was up 0.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 68.9057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.4342, compared to 65.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3840 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 2.0736 AOA (High: 65.5661 / Low: 63.4926). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6290 AOA (High: 68.1820 / Low: 67.5529).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.0580 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 68.6065) against the same month in 2013 (average: 63.7307), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8758 (+7.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.6484 | 67.4350 | 67.9974 |
| February | 68.5720 | 67.2669 | 68.1132 |
| March | 69.4624 | 68.5143 | 68.9752 |
| April | 69.5240 | 68.4238 | 69.0245 |
| May | 69.5521 | 67.8774 | 68.6065 |
| June | 68.1820 | 67.5529 | 67.8882 |
| July | 68.1917 | 66.4021 | 67.2990 |
| August | 67.1130 | 65.5055 | 66.5373 |
| September | 65.5661 | 63.4926 | 64.4793 |
| October | 64.5015 | 62.9028 | 63.8992 |
| November | 64.4862 | 63.1196 | 63.8842 |
| December | 65.2095 | 63.6982 | 64.2021 |