YEARLY HIGH
1.5921 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.2882 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5556 AOA

2016 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.5921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3038 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4204 to the December average rate of 1.5815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5921 was up 22.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 796,026 AOA
2015 Average 582,254 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 644,107 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,919.09 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6015
1.4040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.5297, compared to 1.5816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1956 AOA (High: 1.4838 / Low: 1.2882). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 AOA (High: 1.5849 / Low: 1.5772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1956
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.5850) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4516 (+39.84%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.5850
2015 Avg (June) 1.1334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4838 1.2882 1.4204
February 1.5206 1.4815 1.5038
March 1.5328 1.5156 1.5212
April 1.5834 1.5329 1.5649
May 1.5842 1.5764 1.5828
June 1.5921 1.5810 1.5850
July 1.5850 1.5745 1.5802
August 1.5849 1.5772 1.5817
September 1.5886 1.5794 1.5839
October 1.5892 1.5795 1.5823
November 1.5848 1.5763 1.5797
December 1.5891 1.5755 1.5815