2017 BAM to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.0962 AOA

YEARLY LOW

88.2654 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.8181 AOA

2017 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 102.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 88.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8307 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.1535 to the December average rate of 100.4564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 102.0962 was up 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 97.5414, 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 510,481 AOA

2016 Average 460,899 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 441,327 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,153.65 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

102.1887

89.0594

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 91.8336, compared to 99.8027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.8336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.8027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.4066 AOA (High: 99.6695 / Low: 96.2629). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0127 AOA (High: 100.4900 / Low: 98.4772).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4066

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3727 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 101.0946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 94.8449), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2496 (+6.59%).

2017 Avg (September) 101.0946

2016 Avg (September) 94.8449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.3376	88.2654	90.1535
February	91.6928	89.5346	90.3254
March	92.1630	89.1200	90.6778
April	92.6916	89.7201	90.8319
May	95.3676	92.1315	93.8031
June	97.0479	94.4453	95.2097
July	99.6695	96.2629	97.7596
August	101.6019	99.4579	100.2089
September	102.0962	99.6080	101.0946
October	100.4900	98.4772	99.7219
November	101.2247	98.3049	99.5747
December	101.8408	99.5844	100.4564