YEARLY HIGH
16.9070 AOA
YEARLY LOW
15.4762 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0424 AOA

2017 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.9070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.4762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4308 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6713 to the December average rate of 16.3425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9070 was up 5.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.0725, 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 84,535 AOA
2016 Average 74,885 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 77,381 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,153.97 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.4096
15.6042
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 15.9370, compared to 16.1478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9121 AOA (High: 16.9070 / Low: 15.9948). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2791 AOA (High: 16.3616 / Low: 16.0826).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9121
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.3425) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.4316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9109 (+5.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.3425
2016 Avg (December) 15.4316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8703 15.4762 15.6713
February 16.0226 15.7319 15.8714
March 16.4466 15.7643 16.0528
April 16.1235 15.5181 15.7758
May 16.2392 15.6938 15.9976
June 16.3616 16.0826 16.2530
July 16.4655 15.9441 16.2086
August 16.4531 16.1253 16.2497
September 16.5532 15.9795 16.3248
October 16.2039 15.6718 15.9830
November 16.0951 15.5662 15.7781
December 16.9070 15.9948 16.3425