2016 CAD to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 132.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 95.4289.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8466 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.9989 to the December average rate of 124.1305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 132.2754 was up 25.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.0886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD to AOA 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 120.6747, compared to 125.5269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8522 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 15.8299 AOA (High: 111.2588 / Low: 95.4289). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0859 AOA (High: 124.3540 / Low: 122.2681).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9090 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 128.1010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 89.9984), the exchange rate shifted by +38.1025 (+42.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 111.2588 | 95.4289 | 104.9989 |
| February | 117.4816 | 110.7654 | 114.1252 |
| March | 123.6009 | 118.1964 | 120.4739 |
| April | 132.0927 | 122.4527 | 127.7647 |
| May | 132.2754 | 126.2074 | 128.1010 |
| June | 130.3999 | 126.5729 | 128.5846 |
| July | 128.6916 | 125.6246 | 127.0960 |
| August | 129.3879 | 125.6215 | 127.3906 |
| September | 128.6387 | 125.2955 | 126.4802 |
| October | 126.2836 | 123.4504 | 124.9866 |
| November | 124.3540 | 122.2681 | 123.0776 |
| December | 126.0944 | 122.1975 | 124.1305 |