2016 SHP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 247.6545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 196.4022.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.2523 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.4972 to the December average rate of 206.7667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 247.6545 was up 17.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 210.3621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SHP 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 229.5331, compared to 211.6148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.9183 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 29.9103 AOA (High: 226.3125 / Low: 196.4022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6812 AOA (High: 243.6952 / Low: 238.0140).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 17.6724 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 235.4804) against the same month in 2015 (average: 180.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +55.4795 (+30.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 226.3125 | 196.4022 | 214.4972 |
| February | 228.9070 | 220.1473 | 225.1381 |
| March | 230.7309 | 221.7158 | 227.1257 |
| April | 242.2132 | 226.8344 | 234.4342 |
| May | 243.6952 | 238.0140 | 240.5232 |
| June | 247.6545 | 219.2034 | 235.4804 |
| July | 220.9046 | 213.5614 | 217.8080 |
| August | 221.0026 | 213.3706 | 216.7473 |
| September | 222.1816 | 214.6828 | 217.6843 |
| October | 214.8375 | 201.4009 | 204.5048 |
| November | 208.6250 | 202.7443 | 206.1776 |
| December | 210.7693 | 202.7417 | 206.7667 |