2016 LYD to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |