YEARLY HIGH
1.5966 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.2203 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5114 AOA

2016 XPF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.5966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3763 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3570 to the December average rate of 1.4617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5966 was up 22.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,983 AOA
2015 Average 5,561 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 6,102 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,881.43 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5900
1.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.4984, compared to 1.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2034 AOA (High: 1.4237 / Low: 1.2203). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 AOA (High: 1.5652 / Low: 1.5503).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2034
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.5688) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5444 (+53.15%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.5688
2015 Avg (May) 1.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4237 1.2203 1.3570
February 1.4888 1.4190 1.4634
March 1.5264 1.4451 1.4847
April 1.5864 1.5297 1.5554
May 1.5966 1.5406 1.5688
June 1.5818 1.5349 1.5614
July 1.5514 1.5264 1.5377
August 1.5744 1.5402 1.5567
September 1.5652 1.5503 1.5571
October 1.5617 1.5109 1.5335
November 1.5457 1.4690 1.4997
December 1.4938 1.4417 1.4617