YEARLY HIGH
12.4702 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.2967 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1275 AOA

2016 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 12.4702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 8.2967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1734 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1465 to the December average rate of 11.9546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.4702 was up 20.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 623,509 AOA
2015 Average 468,481 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 414,837 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,672.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.3200
8.8580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.4229, compared to 11.8321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.4969 AOA (High: 9.7936 / Low: 8.2967). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5263 AOA (High: 12.2607 / Low: 11.7345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4969
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 11.8520) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.5567), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2952 (+24.02%).

2016 Avg (November) 11.8520
2015 Avg (November) 9.5567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7936 8.2967 9.1465
February 10.4251 9.6211 9.9615
March 10.8693 10.0403 10.3694
April 11.6508 10.6356 11.2219
May 11.6730 10.4948 10.8409
June 11.5002 10.5960 10.9970
July 11.9135 11.1900 11.5032
August 12.4258 11.3034 12.0315
September 12.2612 11.3557 11.7613
October 12.2218 11.5794 11.8902
November 12.4702 11.4607 11.8520
December 12.2607 11.7345 11.9546