2016 NPR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5639 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.2645 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5159 AOA

2016 NPR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.5639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.2645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2995 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3838 to the December average rate of 1.5265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5639 was up 19.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,820 AOA

2015 Average 5,826 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 6,322 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,497.35 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5687

1.3669

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.4904, compared to 1.5415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4904

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1921 AOA (High: 1.4566 / Low: 1.2645). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 AOA (High: 1.5605 / Low: 1.5479).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1921

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.5490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4733 (+43.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.5490

2015 Avg (May) 1.0758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4566	1.2645	1.3838
February	1.4509	1.4249	1.4414
March	1.5136	1.4579	1.4871
April	1.5637	1.5071	1.5410
May	1.5639	1.5324	1.5490
June	1.5535	1.5243	1.5401
July	1.5494	1.5340	1.5406
August	1.5522	1.5391	1.5470
September	1.5590	1.5415	1.5505
October	1.5605	1.5479	1.5519
November	1.5550	1.5087	1.5323
December	1.5359	1.5153	1.5265