YEARLY HIGH
45.5643 AOA
YEARLY LOW
37.1214 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.7356 AOA

2016 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 45.5643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 37.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4430 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9195 to the December average rate of 45.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.5643 was up 21.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.4172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227,822 AOA
2015 Average 164,483 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 185,607 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,214.91 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.9992
40.4577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 43.9897, compared to 45.4815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.6062 AOA (High: 42.7276 / Low: 37.1214). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 AOA (High: 45.5503 / Low: 45.5254).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6062
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 0.0598 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 45.5366) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.6925), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8441 (+43.68%).

2016 Avg (June) 45.5366
2015 Avg (June) 31.6925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.7276 37.1214 40.9195
February 43.6291 42.7116 43.2097
March 44.1018 43.5946 43.7247
April 45.5434 44.0954 45.0100
May 45.5503 45.5254 45.5374
June 45.5643 45.4740 45.5366
July 45.5625 45.4603 45.4768
August 45.4958 45.4658 45.4774
September 45.4841 45.4583 45.4726
October 45.4838 45.4571 45.4715
November 45.5177 45.4682 45.4796
December 45.5638 45.4629 45.5115