2023 AOA to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AOA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AOA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 4.3459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 2.8911.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4548 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0665 to the December average rate of 3.2764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.3459 was down 13.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9763, compared to 3.0619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9144 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.0554 CDF (High: 3.9466 / Low: 2.8911). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 CDF (High: 3.0248 / Low: 2.9584).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7325 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 4.1257) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.8860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7603 (-15.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1064 | 4.0243 | 4.0665 |
| February | 4.1230 | 4.0375 | 4.0843 |
| March | 4.1341 | 4.0315 | 4.0876 |
| April | 4.3086 | 4.0315 | 4.1005 |
| May | 4.3459 | 3.8914 | 4.1257 |
| June | 3.9466 | 2.8911 | 3.3932 |
| July | 3.0876 | 2.9194 | 2.9910 |
| August | 3.0186 | 2.9486 | 2.9984 |
| September | 3.0248 | 2.9584 | 2.9994 |
| October | 3.1390 | 2.9825 | 3.0421 |
| November | 3.2893 | 2.9566 | 3.0643 |
| December | 3.3602 | 3.2051 | 3.2764 |