YEARLY HIGH
7.7001 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.3697 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4590 AOA

2016 ETB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 7.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.3697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3304 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0134 to the December average rate of 7.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.7001 was up 18.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.5018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,501 AOA
2015 Average 28,916 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 31,848 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,652.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.7084
6.9503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 7.4483, compared to 7.4697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9744 AOA (High: 7.3441 / Low: 6.3697). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 AOA (High: 7.4719 / Low: 7.4237).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9744
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 7.6024) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3206), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2818 (+42.88%).

2016 Avg (April) 7.6024
2015 Avg (April) 5.3206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3441 6.3697 7.0134
February 7.4728 7.2861 7.3814
March 7.4719 7.4237 7.4451
April 7.7001 7.4456 7.6024
May 7.6916 7.5751 7.6452
June 7.6386 7.5630 7.6020
July 7.5912 7.5079 7.5433
August 7.5305 7.4696 7.5047
September 7.5178 7.4634 7.4906
October 7.4908 7.4256 7.4597
November 7.4493 7.3890 7.4200
December 7.4588 7.3551 7.3999