YEARLY HIGH
126.3229 AOA
YEARLY LOW
97.2747 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.9873 AOA

2016 LYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 126.3229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 97.2747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0482 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.5480 to the December average rate of 115.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 126.3229 was up 24.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 101.8623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 631,614 AOA
2015 Average 440,589 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 486,374 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,240.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

125.1430
105.9485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 117.3930, compared to 118.5816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.3930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.5816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 16.8085 AOA (High: 114.0832 / Low: 97.2747). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0462 AOA (High: 120.4521 / Low: 119.4059).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.8085
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0462

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1419 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 123.5435) against the same month in 2015 (average: 80.1693), the exchange rate shifted by +43.3742 (+54.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 123.5435
2015 Avg (May) 80.1693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.0832 97.2747 107.5480
February 116.5750 111.2706 114.4096
March 117.4930 113.9216 115.6924
April 124.0224 117.5097 121.4184
May 126.3229 120.6221 123.5435
June 124.4592 120.1806 121.7459
July 120.9549 118.6660 119.6040
August 120.6539 119.3177 119.9635
September 120.4521 119.4059 119.9979
October 120.5241 117.9747 118.9014
November 119.1268 115.8173 117.3168
December 116.8283 114.7003 115.7061