YEARLY HIGH
24.2110 AOA
YEARLY LOW
19.5484 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6128 AOA

2016 BOB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 24.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 19.5484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6626 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5718 to the December average rate of 23.9437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.2110 was up 22.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.7389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 121,055 AOA
2015 Average 86,733 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 97,742 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,313.04 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.3185
21.3221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AOA 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 23.2705, compared to 23.9552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.9975 AOA (High: 22.5459 / Low: 19.5484). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1219 AOA (High: 24.0754 / Low: 23.9535).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9975
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 23.8308) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.7669), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0639 (+51.14%).

2016 Avg (April) 23.8308
2015 Avg (April) 15.7669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5459 19.5484 21.5718
February 23.1563 22.4928 22.8266
March 23.5431 23.1428 23.2873
April 24.2110 23.3674 23.8308
May 24.0754 23.9535 24.0377
June 24.1512 24.0145 24.0688
July 24.1019 23.9281 24.0232
August 24.0063 23.8310 23.9352
September 23.9953 23.8646 23.9388
October 24.0676 23.8771 23.9476
November 24.0474 23.8431 23.9426
December 24.0378 23.7808 23.9437