YEARLY HIGH
3.4676 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.1096 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6834 AOA

2016 MZN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.4676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 2.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3580 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2199 to the December average rate of 2.2735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4676 was up 4.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,338 AOA
2015 Average 15,451 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 10,548 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,789.86 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3713
2.0205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 3.0954, compared to 2.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6171 AOA (High: 3.4631 / Low: 2.8460). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 AOA (High: 2.1546 / Low: 2.1096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6171
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.2587) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1418 (+4.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.2587
2015 Avg (February) 3.1169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4631 2.8460 3.2199
February 3.4676 3.1535 3.2587
March 3.3140 3.1180 3.1794
April 3.1921 3.1046 3.1523
May 3.1000 2.8909 3.0239
June 2.8519 2.6117 2.7382
July 2.6159 2.4222 2.5282
August 2.4098 2.2676 2.3365
September 2.2691 2.1363 2.1827
October 2.1546 2.1096 2.1331
November 2.2236 2.1437 2.1743
December 2.3255 2.2208 2.2735