2023 AOA to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1378 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.6811 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8768 SOS

2023 AOA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AOA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.6811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4567 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1288 to the December average rate of 0.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1378 was down 21.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4417, 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 5,689 SOS

2022 Average 6,296 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,405 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,283.54 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1729

0.6433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0649, compared to 0.6886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.2770 SOS (High: 0.9657 / Low: 0.6887). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SOS (High: 0.6911 / Low: 0.6859).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2770

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2556 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.1261) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.39%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.1261

2022 Avg (February) 1.1305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1307	1.1248	1.1288
February	1.1378	1.1124	1.1261
March	1.1284	1.1104	1.1227
April	1.1236	1.1085	1.1193
May	1.1195	0.9738	1.0741
June	0.9657	0.6887	0.8185
July	0.6912	0.6837	0.6890
August	0.6929	0.6852	0.6892
September	0.6908	0.6843	0.6885
October	0.6926	0.6867	0.6896
November	0.6909	0.6811	0.6875
December	0.6911	0.6859	0.6880