YEARLY HIGH
0.0300 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0231 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 AOA

2016 PYG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0300 was up 22.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150 AOA
2015 Average 115 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 115 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.90 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0304
0.0248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0281, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 AOA (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AOA (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+24.94%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0299
2015 Avg (August) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0265 0.0231 0.0253
February 0.0278 0.0263 0.0271
March 0.0284 0.0277 0.0279
April 0.0300 0.0284 0.0294
May 0.0298 0.0291 0.0295
June 0.0295 0.0291 0.0293
July 0.0298 0.0294 0.0296
August 0.0300 0.0298 0.0299
September 0.0300 0.0297 0.0298
October 0.0300 0.0290 0.0295
November 0.0290 0.0284 0.0287
December 0.0290 0.0283 0.0286