2016 XAF to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2907 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.2218 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2746 AOA

2016 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2466 to the December average rate of 0.2661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2907 was up 22.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,454 AOA

2015 Average 1,012 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,109 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.65 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2892

0.2427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2724, compared to 0.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0370 AOA (High: 0.2588 / Low: 0.2218). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AOA (High: 0.2836 / Low: 0.2807).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2853) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0989 (+53.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2853

2015 Avg (May) 0.1864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2588	0.2218	0.2466
February	0.2701	0.2579	0.2661
March	0.2777	0.2632	0.2701
April	0.2887	0.2784	0.2830
May	0.2907	0.2809	0.2853
June	0.2872	0.2784	0.2834
July	0.2812	0.2767	0.2789
August	0.2858	0.2792	0.2822
September	0.2836	0.2807	0.2824
October	0.2838	0.2739	0.2781
November	0.2807	0.2666	0.2723
December	0.2714	0.2629	0.2661