YEARLY HIGH
25.4657 AOA
YEARLY LOW
16.0831 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5754 AOA

2016 VEF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 25.4657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 16.0831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3826 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5778 to the December average rate of 16.5925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.4657 was up 18.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.5585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,328 AOA
2015 Average 94,789 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 80,415 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,913.10 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.0527
15.5590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 20.5564, compared to 16.5944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.2236 AOA (High: 24.6234 / Low: 21.3998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 AOA (High: 16.6013 / Low: 16.5906).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2236
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.7447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 25.1782) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.9434), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2348 (+48.60%).

2016 Avg (March) 25.1782
2015 Avg (March) 16.9434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6234 21.3998 23.5778
February 25.1578 24.6063 24.8980
March 25.4657 25.1048 25.1782
April 16.6261 16.0831 16.4335
May 16.6333 16.6188 16.6261
June 16.6521 16.5912 16.6247
July 16.6261 16.4794 16.5876
August 16.6132 16.5907 16.5976
September 16.6013 16.5906 16.5954
October 16.6033 16.5922 16.5964
November 16.6260 16.5895 16.5967
December 16.6127 16.5754 16.5925