YEARLY HIGH
0.4835 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.3980 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4640 AOA

2016 MRO to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.3980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0855 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4450 to the December average rate of 0.4628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4835 was up 2.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,418 AOA
2015 Average 1,936 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,990 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4771
0.4421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.4633, compared to 0.4647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0625 AOA (High: 0.4605 / Low: 0.3980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AOA (High: 0.4663 / Low: 0.4634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0625
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4714) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1215 (+34.73%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4714
2015 Avg (May) 0.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4605 0.3980 0.4450
February 0.4771 0.4534 0.4603
March 0.4680 0.4596 0.4633
April 0.4803 0.4657 0.4741
May 0.4835 0.4654 0.4714
June 0.4673 0.4639 0.4659
July 0.4679 0.4640 0.4665
August 0.4679 0.4628 0.4659
September 0.4663 0.4634 0.4653
October 0.4674 0.4627 0.4644
November 0.4652 0.4608 0.4631
December 0.4646 0.4602 0.4628