YEARLY HIGH
55.1611 AOA
YEARLY LOW
43.2946 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8021 AOA

2016 LTL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 55.1611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 43.2946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8664 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9096 to the December average rate of 50.5780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.1611 was up 22.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.0546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,805 AOA
2015 Average 197,817 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 216,473 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,332.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

55.4340
47.2255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 52.4327, compared to 53.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.4327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.0360 AOA (High: 50.3306 / Low: 43.2946). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5043 AOA (High: 53.9555 / Low: 53.4512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0360
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 1.7164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 54.7499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.9803), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7697 (+48.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 54.7499
2015 Avg (May) 36.9803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3306 43.2946 47.9096
February 52.1493 49.9514 51.2907
March 53.1130 51.0476 51.9676
April 54.9895 53.1620 54.1922
May 55.1611 54.3820 54.7499
June 54.8781 53.5534 54.4864
July 53.9555 53.4512 53.6919
August 54.7389 53.7363 54.2202
September 54.6954 54.0580 54.4392
October 54.5697 53.2201 53.8054
November 53.8930 50.7061 52.2944
December 51.5766 50.0167 50.5780