YEARLY HIGH
102.1930 AOA
YEARLY LOW
88.2932 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.8430 AOA

2017 BGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 102.1930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 88.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8997 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.1683 to the December average rate of 100.4817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 102.1930 was up 4.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 97.5684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510,965 AOA
2016 Average 460,975 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 441,466 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,498.71 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

102.1841
89.0759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 91.8490, compared to 99.8370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.8490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.8370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 4.1554 AOA (High: 100.4282 / Low: 96.2728). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0078 AOA (High: 91.4567 / Low: 89.4489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.1554
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0078

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 1.4046 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 101.0918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 94.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2116 (+6.55%).

2017 Avg (September) 101.0918
2016 Avg (September) 94.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.5649 88.2932 90.1683
February 91.4567 89.4489 90.2727
March 92.1406 89.1664 90.6922
April 92.7155 89.8176 90.8469
May 95.3312 92.1388 93.8369
June 97.0490 94.4618 95.2769
July 100.4282 96.2728 97.8422
August 101.6592 99.4328 100.2800
September 102.1930 99.6241 101.0918
October 100.6257 98.4787 99.6872
November 101.2118 98.2616 99.6393
December 101.8382 99.5267 100.4817