YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0201 AOA

2016 LAK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0207 was up 22.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104 AOA
2015 Average 74 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 83 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0207
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 AOA (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AOA (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+22.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0203
2015 Avg (December) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0166 0.0183
February 0.0197 0.0190 0.0194
March 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
April 0.0206 0.0198 0.0202
May 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
June 0.0206 0.0204 0.0205
July 0.0205 0.0204 0.0205
August 0.0205 0.0204 0.0205
September 0.0205 0.0204 0.0205
October 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
November 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
December 0.0207 0.0202 0.0203