YEARLY HIGH
5.0036 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.6045 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4161 CDF

2022 AOA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AOA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 5.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3.6045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3991 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7303 to the December average rate of 4.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.0036 was up 37.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.6370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,018 CDF
2021 Average 15,930 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 18,023 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,995.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.0015
3.6147
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AOA to CDF 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 4.3712, compared to 4.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.5373 CDF (High: 4.7434 / Low: 4.2062). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0589 CDF (High: 4.0891 / Low: 4.0302).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5373
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0589

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4488 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 4.8860) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.0679), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8181 (+59.26%).

2022 Avg (May) 4.8860
2021 Avg (May) 3.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8026 3.6045 3.7303
February 4.0556 3.7985 3.9070
March 4.4758 4.0285 4.3085
April 4.9703 4.5072 4.7457
May 5.0036 4.7313 4.8860
June 4.7213 4.6006 4.6499
July 4.6852 4.6104 4.6397
August 4.8139 4.6233 4.6844
September 4.7952 4.6873 4.7460
October 4.7434 4.2062 4.5451
November 4.2047 3.9989 4.0963
December 4.0891 4.0302 4.0546