YEARLY HIGH
0.5613 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4052 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4305 KGS

2016 AOA to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5115 to the December average rate of 0.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5613 was down 5.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5920, 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 2,806 KGS
2015 Average 2,699 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,026 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.54 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5220
0.3960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to KGS 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 0.4473, compared to 0.4137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0734 KGS (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.4878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KGS (High: 0.4184 / Low: 0.4172).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0734
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5115) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0622 (-10.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5115
2015 Avg (January) 0.5737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5613 0.4878 0.5115
February 0.4879 0.4680 0.4757
March 0.4657 0.4377 0.4539
April 0.4385 0.4118 0.4211
May 0.4144 0.4106 0.4123
June 0.4128 0.4056 0.4094
July 0.4105 0.4052 0.4065
August 0.4161 0.4111 0.4143
September 0.4172 0.4102 0.4151
October 0.4146 0.4100 0.4123
November 0.4179 0.4144 0.4164
December 0.4184 0.4172 0.4179