2016 SAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.2384 AOA

YEARLY LOW

36.0060 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.4292 AOA

2016 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 44.2384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 36.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2324 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7126 to the December average rate of 44.1778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.2384 was up 21.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.3232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 221,192 AOA

2015 Average 159,657 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 180,030 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,161.89 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.6511

39.2636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 42.7054, compared to 44.1530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.1530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.4855 AOA (High: 41.4914 / Low: 36.0060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 AOA (High: 44.1636 / Low: 44.1430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4855

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.1778) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1125 (+22.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.1778

2015 Avg (December) 36.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.4914	36.0060	39.7126
February	42.3688	41.4694	41.9574
March	42.8155	42.3300	42.4569
April	44.2152	42.8189	43.7022
May	44.2153	44.1809	44.2012
June	44.2338	44.1514	44.2022
July	44.2234	44.1300	44.1528
August	44.1636	44.1430	44.1531
September	44.1714	44.0933	44.1442
October	44.1637	44.1227	44.1455
November	44.1830	43.9571	44.1447
December	44.2384	44.0105	44.1778