YEARLY HIGH
0.2987 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.2172 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2748 AOA

2016 SOS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0816 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2407 to the December average rate of 0.2893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2987 was up 33.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,494 AOA
2015 Average 895 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,086 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.79 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2941
0.2359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2638, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0369 AOA (High: 0.2540 / Low: 0.2172). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AOA (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2822).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2884) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0697 (+31.88%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2884
2015 Avg (November) 0.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2540 0.2172 0.2407
February 0.2604 0.2524 0.2568
March 0.2621 0.2584 0.2601
April 0.2749 0.2610 0.2687
May 0.2803 0.2702 0.2745
June 0.2869 0.2763 0.2820
July 0.2889 0.2811 0.2844
August 0.2867 0.2816 0.2843
September 0.2851 0.2822 0.2838
October 0.2889 0.2818 0.2848
November 0.2987 0.2845 0.2884
December 0.2978 0.2848 0.2893