YEARLY HIGH
1.6561 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.1225 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5033 AOA

2016 JPY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 1.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5337 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2581 to the December average rate of 1.4282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6561 was up 45.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 828,073 AOA
2015 Average 494,532 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 561,239 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,834.19 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6723
1.2204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.4388, compared to 1.5678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2081 AOA (High: 1.3306 / Low: 1.1225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 AOA (High: 1.4272 / Low: 1.3950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2081
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0997 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.6346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6124 (+59.91%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.6346
2015 Avg (August) 1.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3306 1.1225 1.2581
February 1.4165 1.2851 1.3737
March 1.4272 1.3950 1.4092
April 1.5555 1.4361 1.4951
May 1.5581 1.4952 1.5231
June 1.6256 1.5093 1.5736
July 1.6463 1.5469 1.5955
August 1.6561 1.6051 1.6346
September 1.6498 1.5927 1.6233
October 1.6342 1.5759 1.5972
November 1.6064 1.4513 1.5280
December 1.4604 1.4040 1.4282