YEARLY HIGH
0.8096 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6545 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7912 AOA

2016 GYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.8096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7228 to the December average rate of 0.8040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8096 was up 22.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,048 AOA
2015 Average 2,904 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,273 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.54 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8144
0.7145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.7770, compared to 0.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1019 AOA (High: 0.7565 / Low: 0.6545). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AOA (High: 0.8062 / Low: 0.8023).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1019
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1468 (+22.34%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8040
2015 Avg (December) 0.6572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7565 0.6545 0.7228
February 0.7712 0.7533 0.7631
March 0.7776 0.7682 0.7721
April 0.8062 0.7776 0.7953
May 0.8062 0.8023 0.8041
June 0.8072 0.8011 0.8045
July 0.8086 0.8021 0.8061
August 0.8080 0.8022 0.8049
September 0.8088 0.8028 0.8054
October 0.8088 0.8029 0.8060
November 0.8093 0.8034 0.8059
December 0.8096 0.7981 0.8040