YEARLY HIGH
42.9165 AOA
YEARLY LOW
30.6326 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3876 AOA

2016 MYR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 42.9165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 30.6326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2839 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4218 to the December average rate of 37.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 42.9165 was up 29.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.1626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 858,330 AOA
2015 Average 612,668 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 612,652 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,677.39 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.7858
33.6614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 39.1668, compared to 39.6085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.9021 AOA (High: 37.5347 / Low: 30.6326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4920 AOA (High: 37.4742 / Low: 36.9821).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4920

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 1.5295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 42.0254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.9871), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0383 (+40.14%).

2016 Avg (April) 42.0254
2015 Avg (April) 29.9871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5347 30.6326 34.4218
February 38.0700 36.9817 37.6578
March 41.2481 38.1895 39.2056
April 42.9165 40.9450 42.0254
May 42.3338 40.2530 41.0230
June 41.5903 39.9600 40.6670
July 41.9757 40.6183 41.2365
August 41.5028 40.6101 41.1318
September 40.8087 40.0189 40.3001
October 40.2363 39.2701 39.6722
November 39.5607 37.0725 38.1427
December 37.4742 36.9821 37.1676