2016 LRD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9231 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.5204 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8245 AOA

2016 LRD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.9231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4027 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7432 to the December average rate of 1.8025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9231 was up 18.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,615 AOA

2015 Average 6,977 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 7,602 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,013.37 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8945

1.7295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.8356, compared to 1.8133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3171 AOA (High: 1.8375 / Low: 1.5204). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AOA (High: 1.8323 / Low: 1.8316).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3171

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.8642) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5779 (+44.93%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.8642

2015 Avg (April) 1.2862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8375	1.5204	1.7432
February	1.8823	1.8334	1.8616
March	1.8965	1.8749	1.8807
April	1.9231	1.8205	1.8642
May	1.8323	1.8316	1.8319
June	1.8350	1.8299	1.8320
July	1.8351	1.8292	1.8337
August	1.8351	1.7472	1.8044
September	1.8150	1.7996	1.8100
October	1.8352	1.7947	1.8104
November	1.8352	1.8046	1.8190
December	1.8250	1.7745	1.8025