YEARLY HIGH
0.8883 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7347 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7685 JMD

2016 AOA to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.8883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.7347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1536 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8117 to the December average rate of 0.7778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8883 was down 20.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1163, 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 4,441 JMD
2015 Average 4,920 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,673 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.05 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8184
0.7376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to JMD 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 0.7652, compared to 0.7718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1162 JMD (High: 0.8883 / Low: 0.7721). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 JMD (High: 0.7714 / Low: 0.7673).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1162
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2997 (-26.97%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8117
2015 Avg (January) 1.1115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8883 0.7721 0.8117
February 0.7787 0.7627 0.7704
March 0.7660 0.7574 0.7631
April 0.7585 0.7347 0.7443
May 0.7529 0.7393 0.7460
June 0.7637 0.7517 0.7558
July 0.7661 0.7608 0.7638
August 0.7695 0.7624 0.7656
September 0.7714 0.7673 0.7693
October 0.7800 0.7688 0.7746
November 0.7825 0.7772 0.7799
December 0.7814 0.7746 0.7778