2016 AOA to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AOA to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AOA to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.5083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 3.4395.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0688 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0728 to the December average rate of 3.7588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5083 was down 22.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AOA to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6835, compared to 3.6165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6446 XAF (High: 4.5083 / Low: 3.8638). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0370 XAF (High: 3.5628 / Low: 3.5258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3146 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.0728) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.4578), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3850 (-25.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5083 | 3.8638 | 4.0728 |
| February | 3.8774 | 3.7018 | 3.7582 |
| March | 3.7996 | 3.6005 | 3.7030 |
| April | 3.5915 | 3.4635 | 3.5336 |
| May | 3.5599 | 3.4395 | 3.5049 |
| June | 3.5924 | 3.4815 | 3.5286 |
| July | 3.6137 | 3.5557 | 3.5861 |
| August | 3.5816 | 3.4993 | 3.5434 |
| September | 3.5628 | 3.5258 | 3.5409 |
| October | 3.6505 | 3.5239 | 3.5961 |
| November | 3.7514 | 3.5620 | 3.6736 |
| December | 3.8036 | 3.6849 | 3.7588 |