YEARLY HIGH
2.4682 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.7817 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3347 AOA

2016 KGS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 2.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.7817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6865 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9634 to the December average rate of 2.3930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4682 was up 19.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,341 AOA
2015 Average 9,294 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 8,908 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,432.44 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5100
1.9138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.2522, compared to 2.4172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2682 AOA (High: 2.0499 / Low: 1.7817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 AOA (High: 2.3970 / Low: 2.3903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2682
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 2.4603) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4578 (+22.86%).

2016 Avg (July) 2.4603
2015 Avg (July) 2.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0499 1.7817 1.9634
February 2.1366 2.0494 2.1028
March 2.2844 2.1474 2.2034
April 2.4284 2.2803 2.3756
May 2.4354 2.4132 2.4257
June 2.4652 2.4222 2.4425
July 2.4682 2.4363 2.4603
August 2.4327 2.4033 2.4137
September 2.4377 2.3967 2.4091
October 2.4391 2.4117 2.4255
November 2.4131 2.3929 2.4017
December 2.3970 2.3903 2.3930