2016 BSD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

166.2313 AOA

YEARLY LOW

135.2267 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.8901 AOA

2016 BSD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BSD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 166.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 135.2267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0046 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0098 to the December average rate of 165.7010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 166.2313 was up 22.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 136.1903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 831,157 AOA

2015 Average 598,897 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 676,133 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,023.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

167.4629

147.3323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 160.1721, compared to 165.6080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.1721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.6080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 20.3230 AOA (High: 155.5497 / Low: 135.2267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 AOA (High: 165.6208 / Low: 165.5452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.3230

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1797 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 165.7010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 135.3048), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3961 (+22.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 165.7010

2015 Avg (December) 135.3048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.5497	135.2267	149.0098
February	158.9207	155.5243	157.3459
March	160.5772	158.7467	159.2257
April	165.7905	160.5662	163.8886
May	165.8408	165.7475	165.7853
June	166.0468	165.5552	165.7773
July	165.8702	165.5555	165.5976
August	165.6572	165.5472	165.5833
September	165.6208	165.5452	165.5792
October	165.6258	165.5452	165.5835
November	165.8692	165.5558	165.6035
December	166.2313	165.3341	165.7010