YEARLY HIGH
0.4740 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2884 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3832 MZN

2016 AOA to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.4740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1856 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3124 to the December average rate of 0.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4740 was up 24.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3807, 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 2,370 MZN
2015 Average 1,621 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,442 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 928.15 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4850
0.2908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MZN 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 0.3246, compared to 0.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0626 MZN (High: 0.3514 / Low: 0.2888). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 MZN (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4688) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+49.42%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4688
2015 Avg (October) 0.3138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3514 0.2888 0.3124
February 0.3171 0.2884 0.3070
March 0.3207 0.3018 0.3146
April 0.3221 0.3133 0.3172
May 0.3459 0.3226 0.3308
June 0.3829 0.3506 0.3655
July 0.4128 0.3823 0.3957
August 0.4410 0.4150 0.4282
September 0.4681 0.4407 0.4583
October 0.4740 0.4641 0.4688
November 0.4665 0.4497 0.4600
December 0.4503 0.4300 0.4399