YEARLY HIGH
1.5825 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.0407 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3666 XOF

2022 AOA to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AOA to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5418 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0779 to the December average rate of 1.2271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5825 was up 50.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0522, 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 7,913 XOF
2021 Average 4,443 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 5,204 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,708.97 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5839
1.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XOF 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 1.3109, compared to 1.4222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1983 XOF (High: 1.5338 / Low: 1.3355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 XOF (High: 1.2411 / Low: 1.2141).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1983
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.5379) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6358 (+70.47%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.5379
2021 Avg (September) 0.9022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1123 1.0407 1.0779
February 1.1814 1.0871 1.1247
March 1.3243 1.1866 1.2791
April 1.5338 1.3355 1.4339
May 1.5547 1.4435 1.5082
June 1.4678 1.4206 1.4417
July 1.5213 1.4670 1.4938
August 1.5402 1.4776 1.5094
September 1.5825 1.5046 1.5379
October 1.5451 1.3534 1.4817
November 1.3786 1.2305 1.2833
December 1.2411 1.2141 1.2271