2016 LSL to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4346 AOA

YEARLY LOW

8.2976 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1273 AOA

2016 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 12.4346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 8.2976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1370 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1479 to the December average rate of 11.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.4346 was up 20.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3249, 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 62,173 AOA

2015 Average 46,842 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 41,488 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,684.81 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.3232

8.8592

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 10.4230, compared to 11.8316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.4935 AOA (High: 9.7911 / Low: 8.2976). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5288 AOA (High: 12.2384 / Low: 11.7096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4935

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 11.8522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.5575), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2947 (+24.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 11.8522

2015 Avg (November) 9.5575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7911	8.2976	9.1479
February	10.4177	9.6292	9.9639
March	10.8289	10.0619	10.3663
April	11.6521	10.6355	11.2219
May	11.6805	10.5012	10.8412
June	11.4956	10.5987	10.9969
July	11.9030	11.2026	11.5102
August	12.4096	11.3925	12.0345
September	12.2461	11.3907	11.7634
October	12.2258	11.5854	11.8793
November	12.4346	11.4589	11.8522
December	12.2384	11.7096	11.9501