2016 PHP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 3.6069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.8634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7435 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1347 to the December average rate of 3.3292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6069 was up 21.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PHP to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4171, compared to 3.4458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0287 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4302 AOA (High: 3.2936 / Low: 2.8634). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 AOA (High: 3.3475 / Low: 3.3090).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0687 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3.5685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5617), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0067 (+39.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2936 | 2.8634 | 3.1347 |
| February | 3.3436 | 3.2500 | 3.3046 |
| March | 3.4921 | 3.3587 | 3.4181 |
| April | 3.5947 | 3.4721 | 3.5357 |
| May | 3.5622 | 3.5035 | 3.5412 |
| June | 3.6069 | 3.5184 | 3.5685 |
| July | 3.5415 | 3.5017 | 3.5201 |
| August | 3.5775 | 3.5199 | 3.5524 |
| September | 3.5580 | 3.4226 | 3.4838 |
| October | 3.4467 | 3.4073 | 3.4249 |
| November | 3.4277 | 3.3121 | 3.3644 |
| December | 3.3475 | 3.3090 | 3.3292 |