YEARLY HIGH
0.0419 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0281 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0358 ZAR

2022 AOA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AOA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.0419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0419 was up 44.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0290, 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 210 ZAR
2021 Average 118 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 141 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0421
0.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ZAR 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0064 ZAR (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0281).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0409) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+73.04%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0409
2021 Avg (September) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0281 0.0288
February 0.0310 0.0286 0.0296
March 0.0328 0.0308 0.0321
April 0.0392 0.0328 0.0355
May 0.0403 0.0369 0.0386
June 0.0381 0.0356 0.0368
July 0.0399 0.0381 0.0390
August 0.0399 0.0377 0.0389
September 0.0419 0.0400 0.0409
October 0.0417 0.0373 0.0402
November 0.0377 0.0332 0.0349
December 0.0350 0.0336 0.0343