YEARLY HIGH
0.1205 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0802 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0905 ZAR

2016 AOA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1096 to the December average rate of 0.0837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1205 was up 2.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1174, 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 603 ZAR
2015 Average 535 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 401 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.69 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1122
0.0805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ZAR 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 0.0965, compared to 0.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0184 ZAR (High: 0.1205 / Low: 0.1021). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1096
2015 Avg (January) 0.1118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1205 0.1021 0.1096
February 0.1039 0.0959 0.1004
March 0.0996 0.0920 0.0965
April 0.0940 0.0858 0.0892
May 0.0953 0.0857 0.0923
June 0.0944 0.0870 0.0910
July 0.0894 0.0839 0.0870
August 0.0885 0.0805 0.0832
September 0.0881 0.0816 0.0851
October 0.0864 0.0818 0.0841
November 0.0873 0.0802 0.0844
December 0.0852 0.0816 0.0837