YEARLY HIGH
0.0583 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0415 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0535 AOA

2016 COP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0454 to the December average rate of 0.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0583 was up 22.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 291,284 AOA
2015 Average 218,476 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 207,260 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,023.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0578
0.0443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0515, compared to 0.0556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 AOA (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0415). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 AOA (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+23.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0554
2015 Avg (May) 0.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0415 0.0454
February 0.0481 0.0457 0.0469
March 0.0533 0.0487 0.0510
April 0.0578 0.0523 0.0547
May 0.0583 0.0538 0.0554
June 0.0567 0.0535 0.0555
July 0.0567 0.0538 0.0559
August 0.0579 0.0535 0.0561
September 0.0580 0.0558 0.0567
October 0.0576 0.0554 0.0565
November 0.0553 0.0521 0.0532
December 0.0557 0.0536 0.0550