YEARLY HIGH
0.9693 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.7834 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8787 AOA

2015 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.9693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.7834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1859 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7854 to the December average rate of 0.9439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9693 was up 23.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,847 AOA
2014 Average 3,765 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,917 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9799
0.7677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.8137, compared to 0.9437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0861 AOA (High: 0.9075 / Low: 0.8214). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AOA (High: 0.7868 / Low: 0.7839).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0861
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.9622) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2066 (+27.35%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.9622
2014 Avg (October) 0.7556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7868 0.7839 0.7854
February 0.7987 0.7834 0.7920
March 0.8126 0.7980 0.8039
April 0.8228 0.8128 0.8187
May 0.8243 0.8181 0.8208
June 0.9075 0.8214 0.8616
July 0.9419 0.9059 0.9304
August 0.9445 0.9347 0.9391
September 0.9606 0.9021 0.9353
October 0.9693 0.9569 0.9622
November 0.9602 0.9441 0.9512
December 0.9559 0.9363 0.9439