YEARLY HIGH
53.1137 AOA
YEARLY LOW
33.4869 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.0689 AOA

2016 BRL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 53.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 33.4869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.6268 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8497 to the December average rate of 49.4043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.1137 was up 31.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.3259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,327,844 AOA
2015 Average 902,014 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 837,173 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490,670.41 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.3436
35.3503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 43.5103, compared to 50.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.5103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.4003 AOA (High: 38.8872 / Low: 33.4869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2335 AOA (High: 40.1438 / Low: 38.9103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4003
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.4054 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 51.8441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.9791), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8650 (+48.21%).

2016 Avg (October) 51.8441
2015 Avg (October) 34.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8872 33.4869 36.8497
February 40.1438 38.9103 39.6342
March 44.6282 40.2709 43.1572
April 48.1421 43.9521 46.1559
May 48.2481 45.8925 46.8615
June 51.3153 46.0038 48.4033
July 51.3194 49.3462 50.5776
August 52.8284 50.7068 51.6124
September 51.6667 49.7397 50.8873
October 53.1137 50.7804 51.8441
November 52.0860 48.1226 49.4387
December 50.9865 47.0081 49.4043