YEARLY HIGH
20.8023 AOA
YEARLY LOW
16.8851 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3731 AOA

2016 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 20.8023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 16.8851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9171 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5881 to the December average rate of 20.7320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.8023 was up 21.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,011 AOA
2015 Average 75,011 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 84,426 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,585.70 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.9517
18.3733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 20.0221, compared to 20.7241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.5846 AOA (High: 19.4697 / Low: 16.8851). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 AOA (High: 20.7709 / Low: 20.7044).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5846
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 20.7369) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.4619), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2750 (+43.39%).

2016 Avg (June) 20.7369
2015 Avg (June) 14.4619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4697 16.8851 18.5881
February 19.8736 19.3636 19.6314
March 20.0936 19.8246 19.9298
April 20.7681 20.0867 20.5156
May 20.7709 20.7044 20.7306
June 20.8023 20.6937 20.7369
July 20.7727 20.6569 20.7226
August 20.7481 20.6548 20.7234
September 20.7514 20.6687 20.7207
October 20.7912 20.6881 20.7271
November 20.7739 20.6632 20.7189
December 20.7908 20.6551 20.7320