YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0215 BRL

2016 AOA to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0272 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0299 was down 2.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 BRL
2015 Average 139 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 94 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.17 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0280
0.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BRL 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 0.0232, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 BRL (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BRL (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+6.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0272
2015 Avg (January) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0257 0.0272
February 0.0257 0.0249 0.0252
March 0.0248 0.0224 0.0232
April 0.0228 0.0208 0.0217
May 0.0218 0.0207 0.0213
June 0.0217 0.0195 0.0207
July 0.0203 0.0195 0.0198
August 0.0197 0.0189 0.0194
September 0.0201 0.0194 0.0197
October 0.0197 0.0188 0.0193
November 0.0208 0.0192 0.0202
December 0.0213 0.0196 0.0203