YEARLY HIGH
20.3556 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.4501 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3934 AOA

2016 EGP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 20.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 8.4501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9056 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0304 to the December average rate of 9.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -52.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.3556 was up 17.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.3788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,778 AOA
2015 Average 77,573 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 42,250 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,527.79 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.1989
7.9009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 18.9922, compared to 15.7946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.4086 AOA (High: 18.6608 / Low: 9.2522). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 AOA (High: 18.6627 / Low: 18.6362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.4086
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.5171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 19.0152) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.0330), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9823 (+35.50%).

2016 Avg (March) 19.0152
2015 Avg (March) 14.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9021 17.2465 19.0304
February 20.3068 19.8389 20.0908
March 20.3556 17.7630 19.0152
April 18.6927 18.0851 18.4606
May 18.7118 18.6595 18.6745
June 18.8095 18.6513 18.6818
July 18.6889 18.6412 18.6519
August 18.6979 18.6246 18.6545
September 18.6757 18.6439 18.6575
October 18.6627 18.6362 18.6558
November 18.6608 9.2522 11.1387
December 9.2978 8.4501 9.0090