YEARLY HIGH
13.1223 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.2944 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2775 AOA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,611 AOA
2015 Average 45,173 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 51,472 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,139.28 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.7929
11.2646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8240
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2565

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (June) 12.6655
2015 Avg (June) 8.7202

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