YEARLY HIGH
2.1248 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.7204 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0738 AOA

2016 BDT to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 2.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.7204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4043 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8986 to the December average rate of 2.0894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1248 was up 21.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,624 AOA
2015 Average 7,690 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 8,602 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,021.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1335
1.8772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 2.0415, compared to 2.1062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2653 AOA (High: 1.9858 / Low: 1.7204). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 AOA (High: 2.1168 / Low: 2.1075).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2653
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.1118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6275 (+42.28%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.1118
2015 Avg (June) 1.4842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9858 1.7204 1.8986
February 2.0284 1.9759 2.0030
March 2.0479 2.0221 2.0329
April 2.1172 2.0477 2.0911
May 2.1168 2.1075 2.1116
June 2.1248 2.1039 2.1118
July 2.1194 2.1007 2.1121
August 2.1160 2.1025 2.1120
September 2.1154 2.1057 2.1116
October 2.1203 2.1066 2.1120
November 2.1157 2.0860 2.0998
December 2.1101 2.0627 2.0894