YEARLY HIGH
43.8062 AOA
YEARLY LOW
33.5870 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3436 AOA

2016 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 43.8062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 33.5870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2192 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.7559 to the December average rate of 39.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.8062 was up 19.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.8077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 876,124 AOA
2015 Average 634,686 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 671,740 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,383.19 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.7662
36.1186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 40.9778, compared to 41.7095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.9778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.2573 AOA (High: 38.8444 / Low: 33.5870). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0311 AOA (High: 43.3624 / Low: 42.3313).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2573
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 43.1058) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.2162), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8896 (+47.54%).

2016 Avg (April) 43.1058
2015 Avg (April) 29.2162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8444 33.5870 36.7559
February 40.4334 38.4205 39.7550
March 43.0002 39.8451 41.3543
April 43.8062 42.4160 43.1058
May 43.5775 41.7903 42.5004
June 43.6336 41.0331 42.3953
July 42.4669 41.3340 41.7029
August 43.7567 42.3783 43.1289
September 43.3624 42.3313 42.9409
October 43.3101 41.6277 42.4167
November 42.6002 39.4443 40.6808
December 40.1057 39.0221 39.3866