YEARLY HIGH
2.5127 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.0682 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1560 MRO

2016 AOA to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.5127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4445 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2505 to the December average rate of 2.1610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5127 was down 14.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9332, 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 12,563 MRO
2015 Average 13,030 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 10,341 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,222.31 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2646
2.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MRO 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 2.1599, compared to 2.1521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3411 MRO (High: 2.5127 / Low: 2.1715). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 MRO (High: 2.1582 / Low: 2.1445).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3411
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0776 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5661 (-20.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2505
2015 Avg (January) 2.8166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5127 2.1715 2.2505
February 2.2057 2.0960 2.1728
March 2.1757 2.1368 2.1586
April 2.1472 2.0821 2.1092
May 2.1487 2.0682 2.1218
June 2.1556 2.1398 2.1463
July 2.1553 2.1372 2.1438
August 2.1607 2.1373 2.1463
September 2.1582 2.1445 2.1491
October 2.1613 2.1393 2.1531
November 2.1702 2.1495 2.1592
December 2.1728 2.1523 2.1610