2016 XDR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

236.0637 AOA

YEARLY LOW

186.6706 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.4430 AOA

2016 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 236.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 186.6706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.3931 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.9177 to the December average rate of 223.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 236.0637 was up 22.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 192.4876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,180,319 AOA

2015 Average 837,816 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 933,353 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,965.61 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

236.6181

203.1267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 224.2891, compared to 228.5970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.2891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.5970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 28.7010 AOA (High: 215.3716 / Low: 186.6706). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5973 AOA (High: 232.6387 / Low: 231.0415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.7010

September Spread (Stable) ±1.5973

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 3.0806 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 233.8271) against the same month in 2015 (average: 153.9397), the exchange rate shifted by +79.8875 (+51.90%).

2016 Avg (May) 233.8271

2015 Avg (May) 153.9397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	215.3716	186.6706	205.9177
February	221.9941	214.5380	219.4197
March	226.1867	219.4530	222.3071
April	235.2118	226.0161	230.8804
May	236.0637	232.4184	233.8271
June	235.7998	230.7243	233.3828
July	231.7872	229.2134	230.3906
August	232.5444	230.4353	231.4637
September	232.6387	231.0415	231.6610
October	231.4076	227.0989	228.6403
November	229.7701	223.8184	226.2534
December	225.3478	221.8769	223.1728