2016 GHS to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.6900 AOA

YEARLY LOW

35.3035 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.2824 AOA

2016 GHS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 43.6900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 35.3035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3865 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2641 to the December average rate of 39.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.6900 was up 13.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.5452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,450 AOA

2015 Average 158,888 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 176,517 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,932.59 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.7387

37.7664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 41.2992, compared to 41.2657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.2443 AOA (High: 40.5478 / Low: 35.3035). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5056 AOA (High: 42.1626 / Low: 41.6570).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2443

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5056

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9175 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 42.7888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.3927), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3961 (+50.70%).

2016 Avg (April) 42.7888

2015 Avg (April) 28.3927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5478	35.3035	38.2641
February	40.8377	38.5556	39.6702
March	41.9046	40.5302	41.2842
April	43.6900	41.5772	42.7888
May	43.6868	42.7914	43.2410
June	43.1683	41.8344	42.5467
July	42.1626	41.6570	41.9459
August	42.4084	41.6433	41.9987
September	42.0284	41.5006	41.8161
October	41.9972	41.4793	41.6885
November	41.8991	38.3241	41.0313
December	40.2350	38.3421	39.1137