YEARLY HIGH
25.6539 AOA
YEARLY LOW
20.5465 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5282 AOA

2016 CNY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 25.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 20.5465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1074 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6953 to the December average rate of 23.9319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.6539 was up 19.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.4516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 641,347 AOA
2015 Average 476,929 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 513,662 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,685.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.6603
22.4258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 24.5109, compared to 24.5455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.1364 AOA (High: 23.6828 / Low: 20.5465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 AOA (High: 24.8471 / Low: 24.7783).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1364
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 25.2993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.6080), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6912 (+43.68%).

2016 Avg (April) 25.2993
2015 Avg (April) 17.6080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6828 20.5465 22.6953
February 24.3628 23.6349 24.0294
March 24.8831 24.2482 24.4833
April 25.6539 24.7790 25.2993
May 25.6041 25.1838 25.3908
June 25.2634 24.9001 25.1676
July 24.9435 24.7056 24.8062
August 24.9859 24.7878 24.9015
September 24.8471 24.7783 24.8128
October 24.8781 24.4134 24.6169
November 24.5260 23.9289 24.2037
December 24.0672 23.7937 23.9319