2016 RUB to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7432 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.7992 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4471 AOA

2016 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.7432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.7992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9440 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9454 to the December average rate of 2.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7432 was up 23.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,716 AOA

2015 Average 9,831 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 8,996 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,719.86 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7449

1.8727

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.2984, compared to 2.5959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2580 AOA (High: 2.0572 / Low: 1.7992). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 AOA (High: 2.6702 / Low: 2.6202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2580

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0790 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.6722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7394 (+38.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.6722

2015 Avg (December) 1.9328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0572	1.7992	1.9454
February	2.1079	1.9522	2.0387
March	2.3906	2.1534	2.2803
April	2.5566	2.3451	2.4622
May	2.5554	2.4741	2.5151
June	2.6026	2.4775	2.5484
July	2.6322	2.4883	2.5738
August	2.5984	2.4780	2.5526
September	2.6313	2.5173	2.5676
October	2.6702	2.6202	2.6441
November	2.6162	2.5119	2.5651
December	2.7432	2.5833	2.6722