YEARLY HIGH
166.0468 AOA
YEARLY LOW
135.2267 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.8926 AOA

2016 ZMW to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMW to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 166.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 135.2267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8202 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0098 to the December average rate of 165.7316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 166.0468 was up 21.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 136.1903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 830,234 AOA
2015 Average 598,897 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 676,133 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,100.82 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

167.4629
147.3323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMW 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 160.1721, compared to 165.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.1721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 20.3230 AOA (High: 155.5497 / Low: 135.2267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 AOA (High: 165.6208 / Low: 165.5452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.3230
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

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 0.1797 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 165.7773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 115.4081), the exchange rate shifted by +50.3692 (+43.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 165.7773
2015 Avg (June) 115.4081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.5497 135.2267 149.0098
February 158.9207 155.5243 157.3459
March 160.5772 158.7467 159.2257
April 165.7905 160.5662 163.8886
May 165.8408 165.7475 165.7853
June 166.0468 165.5552 165.7773
July 165.8702 165.5555 165.5976
August 165.6572 165.5472 165.5833
September 165.6208 165.5452 165.5792
October 165.6258 165.5452 165.5835
November 165.8692 165.5558 165.6035
December 165.9025 165.5508 165.7316