YEARLY HIGH
0.8194 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.6263 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6631 XPF

2016 AOA to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.6263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1931 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7401 to the December average rate of 0.6842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8194 was down 23.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0686, 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 4,097 XPF
2015 Average 4,540 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 3,132 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.63 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7504
0.6273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XPF 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 0.6697, compared to 0.6564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1170 XPF (High: 0.8194 / Low: 0.7024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 XPF (High: 0.6450 / Low: 0.6389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2532 (-25.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7401
2015 Avg (January) 0.9933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8194 0.7024 0.7401
February 0.7047 0.6717 0.6834
March 0.6920 0.6551 0.6737
April 0.6537 0.6303 0.6430
May 0.6491 0.6263 0.6375
June 0.6515 0.6322 0.6405
July 0.6551 0.6446 0.6503
August 0.6493 0.6352 0.6424
September 0.6450 0.6389 0.6422
October 0.6619 0.6403 0.6522
November 0.6807 0.6470 0.6671
December 0.6936 0.6694 0.6842