2016 BAM to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

97.5414 AOA

YEARLY LOW

74.5760 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.1854 AOA

2016 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 97.5414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 74.5760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9654 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.7945 to the December average rate of 89.2527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 97.5414 was up 22.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 79.5608, 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 487,707 AOA

2015 Average 339,649 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 372,880 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,826.81 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

97.0741

81.4964

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 91.4803, compared to 92.8905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.8905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.2932 AOA (High: 86.8692 / Low: 74.5760). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9477 AOA (High: 95.2965 / Low: 94.3488).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.2932

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 95.7759) against the same month in 2015 (average: 62.5645), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2114 (+53.08%).

2016 Avg (May) 95.7759

2015 Avg (May) 62.5645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	86.8692	74.5760	82.7945
February	90.8069	86.4786	89.3440
March	93.3022	88.2930	90.6575
April	96.9463	93.4486	95.0097
May	97.5414	94.2081	95.7759
June	96.5433	93.6128	95.3003
July	94.5627	92.9481	93.6876
August	95.8863	93.8326	94.8102
September	95.2965	94.3488	94.8449
October	95.1125	92.0291	93.4015
November	94.2265	89.4497	91.3463
December	91.0305	88.1328	89.2527