YEARLY HIGH
8.8869 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.6031 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1407 KRW

2016 AOA to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 8.8869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 6.6031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2838 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0907 to the December average rate of 7.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.8869 was down 17.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.7599, 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 44,434 KRW
2015 Average 47,614 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 33,016 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,418.77 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.2295
6.5642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to KRW 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 7.4011, compared to 6.8803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1875 KRW (High: 8.8869 / Low: 7.6994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1611 KRW (High: 7.8197 / Low: 7.6586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1875
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.0907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.5288), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4381 (-23.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.0907
2015 Avg (January) 10.5288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8869 7.6994 8.0907
February 7.8197 7.6586 7.7413
March 7.7681 7.1345 7.4362
April 7.2019 6.8398 7.0021
May 7.1994 6.8756 7.0860
June 7.1982 6.9367 7.0501
July 7.0101 6.7314 6.8894
August 6.7821 6.6167 6.7118
September 6.8030 6.6031 6.7030
October 6.9208 6.6449 6.8020
November 7.1382 6.8595 7.0292
December 7.3025 7.0180 7.1464