YEARLY HIGH
78.0723 AOA
YEARLY LOW
56.0086 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.1450 AOA

2016 GEL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 78.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 56.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0637 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.1420 to the December average rate of 62.5062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.0723 was up 28.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 60.7211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 390,362 AOA
2015 Average 272,512 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 280,043 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,318.44 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

77.5116
59.6539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 69.3304, compared to 68.9596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.3304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.9596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.2951 AOA (High: 64.3038 / Low: 56.0086). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2678 AOA (High: 71.6715 / Low: 70.4037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.2951
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2678

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 4.9260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 75.6797) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.1302), the exchange rate shifted by +24.5495 (+48.01%).

2016 Avg (June) 75.6797
2015 Avg (June) 51.1302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.3038 56.0086 61.1420
February 64.4441 62.4405 63.3799
March 69.7263 64.3161 67.1020
April 74.4574 69.8099 72.6553
May 77.4759 74.4556 76.0235
June 78.0723 70.3023 75.6797
July 71.6715 70.4037 70.7537
August 72.9427 70.3487 71.4600
September 72.3912 70.8749 71.6950
October 71.0812 69.3808 70.3255
November 69.2121 65.0972 67.0174
December 64.8267 59.2557 62.5062