2016 BWP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.0725 AOA

YEARLY LOW

11.8676 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.9752 AOA

2016 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 16.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 11.8676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2049 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9292 to the December average rate of 15.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.0725 was up 21.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,363 AOA

2015 Average 58,988 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 59,338 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,024.47 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.0679

12.6438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 14.4193, compared to 15.5311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.6821 AOA (High: 13.5497 / Low: 11.8676). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4413 AOA (High: 15.5903 / Low: 15.1489).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6821

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 15.7826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3574), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4252 (+27.72%).

2016 Avg (August) 15.7826

2015 Avg (August) 12.3574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5497	11.8676	12.9292
February	14.3530	13.5894	13.9537
March	14.7867	13.9611	14.2866
April	15.6447	14.5753	15.1767
May	15.6432	14.7484	15.0771
June	15.4695	14.7896	15.0924
July	15.5903	15.1489	15.3596
August	16.0725	15.3538	15.7826
September	15.9073	15.2279	15.5756
October	15.8445	15.3351	15.5719
November	15.8912	15.1118	15.4655
December	15.6868	15.2364	15.4316