YEARLY HIGH
0.7575 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6287 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6792 AOA

2016 YER to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.7575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6931 to the December average rate of 0.6625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7575 was up 19.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,788 AOA
2015 Average 2,785 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,144 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7485
0.6542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.6961, compared to 0.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1071 AOA (High: 0.7575 / Low: 0.6504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AOA (High: 0.6625 / Low: 0.6619).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1071
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6836) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1775 (+35.07%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6836
2015 Avg (April) 0.5061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7239 0.6287 0.6931
February 0.7390 0.7232 0.7318
March 0.7472 0.7384 0.7407
April 0.7575 0.6504 0.6836
May 0.6657 0.6629 0.6638
June 0.6656 0.6622 0.6638
July 0.6634 0.6620 0.6623
August 0.6629 0.6620 0.6623
September 0.6623 0.6618 0.6620
October 0.6625 0.6619 0.6621
November 0.6632 0.6618 0.6623
December 0.6634 0.6619 0.6625