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