YEARLY HIGH
9.6479 AOA
YEARLY LOW
7.5422 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7337 AOA

2016 MXN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 9.6479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 7.5422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1057 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2601 to the December average rate of 8.0737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.6479 was up 16.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.2811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 482,395 AOA
2015 Average 376,403 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 377,111 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,283.36 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.5030
7.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 8.8710, compared to 8.5964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1611 AOA (High: 8.7034 / Low: 7.5422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1933 AOA (High: 8.1804 / Low: 7.9870).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1611
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1933

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4872 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 9.3731) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.1571), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2160 (+30.96%).

2016 Avg (April) 9.3731
2015 Avg (April) 7.1571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7034 7.5422 8.2601
February 8.7711 8.1542 8.5262
March 9.2964 8.8380 9.0354
April 9.6479 9.0808 9.3731
May 9.6463 8.9632 9.1475
June 9.0979 8.6806 8.8836
July 9.0378 8.7758 8.9149
August 9.1562 8.7541 8.9595
September 9.0295 8.3356 8.6292
October 8.9332 8.5337 8.7440
November 9.0097 7.9537 8.2568
December 8.1804 7.9870 8.0737