YEARLY HIGH
221.7943 IRR
YEARLY LOW
181.2751 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.3201 IRR

2016 AOA to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 221.7943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 181.2751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.5192 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.1900 to the December average rate of 181.4774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 221.7943 was down 16.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 264.9607, 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 1,108,971 IRR
2015 Average 1,217,454 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 906,376 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,595.84 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

204.2612
179.4062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to IRR 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 188.9780, compared to 181.6622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.9780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.6622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 28.9865 IRR (High: 221.7943 / Low: 192.8078). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1500 IRR (High: 181.6874 / Low: 181.5373).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.9865
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.4064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 202.1900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 263.5403), the exchange rate shifted by -61.3504 (-23.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 202.1900
2015 Avg (January) 263.5403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.7943 192.8078 202.1900
February 194.1368 190.0036 191.7836
March 190.4466 188.2273 189.8159
April 188.2385 182.4019 184.5303
May 182.8393 182.4400 182.6078
June 183.3982 181.8880 182.9406
July 183.6997 181.6090 182.0100
August 181.7290 181.4863 181.6033
September 181.7200 181.5653 181.6501
October 181.6874 181.5373 181.6080
November 181.6910 181.3478 181.6242
December 181.6965 181.2751 181.4774