YEARLY HIGH
53.4178 AOA
YEARLY LOW
44.7926 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0141 AOA

2016 PGK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 53.4178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 44.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6252 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4169 to the December average rate of 52.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.4178 was up 11.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.7059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267,089 AOA
2015 Average 215,968 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 223,963 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,126.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.8181
49.1077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 51.7745, compared to 52.2537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.0327 AOA (High: 51.8253 / Low: 44.7926). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2600 AOA (High: 52.3780 / Low: 52.1180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0327
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2600

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 52.5089) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.5645), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9444 (+29.45%).

2016 Avg (May) 52.5089
2015 Avg (May) 40.5645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.8253 44.7926 49.4169
February 52.4868 51.0925 51.7588
March 52.5083 51.7926 51.9735
April 53.0596 51.8082 52.4938
May 53.4178 52.2499 52.5089
June 53.1775 52.2227 52.4951
July 52.6073 52.1054 52.3398
August 52.3780 52.1180 52.2860
September 52.4495 51.9053 52.2312
October 52.5174 51.8767 52.2469
November 52.4438 51.8957 52.2032
December 52.4755 51.4524 52.2151