YEARLY HIGH
0.1820 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1388 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1689 AOA

2016 CDF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.1820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1608 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1820 was up 23.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 910 AOA
2015 Average 647 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 694 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.98 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1823
0.1387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1723, compared to 0.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0359 AOA (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1446). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AOA (High: 0.1791 / Low: 0.1783).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0518 (+41.50%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1765
2015 Avg (June) 0.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1681 0.1459 0.1608
February 0.1716 0.1673 0.1695
March 0.1733 0.1710 0.1718
April 0.1790 0.1728 0.1766
May 0.1791 0.1783 0.1787
June 0.1820 0.1725 0.1765
July 0.1759 0.1695 0.1740
August 0.1708 0.1685 0.1695
September 0.1706 0.1687 0.1696
October 0.1727 0.1688 0.1705
November 0.1805 0.1446 0.1675
December 0.1463 0.1388 0.1423