2016 SCR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 13.1223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.2944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8279 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3919 to the December average rate of 12.3790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1223 was up 17.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.0740, compared to 12.4809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4069 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.8240 AOA (High: 12.1185 / Low: 10.2944). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2565 AOA (High: 12.6359 / Low: 12.3794).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 12.6655) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.7202), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9453 (+45.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1185 | 10.2944 | 11.3919 |
| February | 12.3827 | 10.9959 | 11.7564 |
| March | 12.2594 | 11.8076 | 11.9831 |
| April | 12.9753 | 11.5444 | 12.2027 |
| May | 12.7125 | 11.9937 | 12.4445 |
| June | 13.1223 | 12.3821 | 12.6655 |
| July | 12.9904 | 12.2954 | 12.5866 |
| August | 12.6800 | 12.2982 | 12.5111 |
| September | 12.6359 | 12.3794 | 12.4961 |
| October | 12.7022 | 12.3543 | 12.5002 |
| November | 12.5946 | 12.2609 | 12.4122 |
| December | 12.5901 | 12.2323 | 12.3790 |