YEARLY HIGH
61.4558 AOA
YEARLY LOW
50.0650 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.3061 AOA

2016 XCD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 61.4558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 50.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3907 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1680 to the December average rate of 61.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.4558 was up 21.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.4218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307,279 AOA
2015 Average 221,724 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 250,325 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,953.61 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.9643
54.5501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 59.2791, compared to 61.3331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.3331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.5242 AOA (High: 57.5892 / Low: 50.0650). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 AOA (High: 61.3776 / Low: 61.3194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5242
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 61.3462) against the same month in 2015 (average: 50.0954), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2508 (+22.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 61.3462
2015 Avg (December) 50.0954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.5892 50.0650 55.1680
February 58.8373 57.5799 58.2542
March 59.4506 58.7729 58.9502
April 61.3353 59.4079 60.6375
May 61.3776 61.3194 61.3348
June 61.4301 61.2482 61.3300
July 61.3648 61.2485 61.2919
August 61.3768 61.2539 61.3465
September 61.3633 61.2969 61.3464
October 61.3652 61.2265 61.3275
November 61.4553 61.2539 61.3402
December 61.4558 61.1308 61.3462