YEARLY HIGH
10.3249 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.5139 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3664 AOA

2015 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 10.3249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 8.5139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8110 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9431 to the December average rate of 8.9899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.3249 was up 8.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.4890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,625 AOA
2014 Average 45,354 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 42,570 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,054.97 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.1630
8.7422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 9.0830, compared to 9.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 1.1791 AOA (High: 9.9367 / Low: 8.7576). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2419 AOA (High: 9.2942 / Low: 9.0523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1791
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5676 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 10.0446) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1396 (+12.80%).

2015 Avg (October) 10.0446
2014 Avg (October) 8.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0865 8.7879 8.9431
February 9.2683 8.9091 9.0798
March 9.1272 8.5442 8.8606
April 9.2353 8.9411 9.0719
May 9.2942 9.0523 9.1611
June 9.9367 8.7576 9.3818
July 10.1770 9.8695 9.9972
August 9.9692 9.4472 9.7615
September 10.1378 9.0157 9.5475
October 10.3249 9.7222 10.0446
November 9.8322 9.3666 9.5575
December 9.3998 8.5139 8.9899