YEARLY HIGH
2.1187 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.9487 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0440 AOA

2017 BDT to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.9487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1700 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0928 to the December average rate of 2.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1187 was down 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1248, 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 10,593 AOA
2016 Average 10,369 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 9,743 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 849.80 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1026
1.9851
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 2.0627, compared to 2.0252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1048 AOA (High: 2.0535 / Low: 1.9487). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 AOA (High: 2.0675 / Low: 2.0477).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1048
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.0928) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1942 (+10.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.0928
2016 Avg (January) 1.8986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1187 2.0772 2.0928
February 2.0933 2.0573 2.0764
March 2.0951 2.0545 2.0703
April 2.0707 1.9713 2.0338
May 2.0662 2.0003 2.0459
June 2.0675 2.0477 2.0572
July 2.0805 2.0278 2.0524
August 2.0658 2.0309 2.0494
September 2.0590 2.0018 2.0323
October 2.0559 1.9924 2.0173
November 2.0535 1.9487 1.9949
December 2.0194 1.9906 2.0051