2022 AOA to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 AOA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the AOA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 1.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0435.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3982 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0821 to the December average rate of 1.1276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4417 was up 35.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0607, 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 2022.
AOA to SOS 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 1.2649, compared to 1.2520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.1404 SOS (High: 1.3134 / Low: 1.1730). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 SOS (High: 1.1309 / Low: 1.1221).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1270 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.4110) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5170 (+57.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1040 | 1.0435 | 1.0821 |
| February | 1.1800 | 1.0997 | 1.1305 |
| March | 1.2970 | 1.1691 | 1.2485 |
| April | 1.4352 | 1.3035 | 1.3694 |
| May | 1.4417 | 1.3721 | 1.4110 |
| June | 1.3681 | 1.3317 | 1.3482 |
| July | 1.3550 | 1.3104 | 1.3373 |
| August | 1.3487 | 1.3146 | 1.3292 |
| September | 1.3276 | 1.3065 | 1.3202 |
| October | 1.3134 | 1.1730 | 1.2622 |
| November | 1.1669 | 1.1104 | 1.1352 |
| December | 1.1309 | 1.1221 | 1.1276 |