YEARLY HIGH
0.1103 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0893 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1079 AOA

2016 LBP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0987 to the December average rate of 0.1098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1103 was up 21.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 552 AOA
2015 Average 397 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 447 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.04 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1109
0.0975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1061, compared to 0.1097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 AOA (High: 0.1034 / Low: 0.0893). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AOA (High: 0.1099 / Low: 0.1095).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+22.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1098
2015 Avg (December) 0.0897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1034 0.0893 0.0987
February 0.1054 0.1028 0.1043
March 0.1065 0.1051 0.1056
April 0.1100 0.1064 0.1086
May 0.1100 0.1096 0.1098
June 0.1103 0.1096 0.1098
July 0.1100 0.1093 0.1097
August 0.1098 0.1094 0.1097
September 0.1099 0.1095 0.1097
October 0.1100 0.1095 0.1097
November 0.1099 0.1094 0.1096
December 0.1103 0.1093 0.1098