YEARLY HIGH
0.2787 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1972 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2258 AOA

2022 BIF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.1972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2686 to the December average rate of 0.2441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2787 was down 17.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,393 AOA
2021 Average 1,587 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 986 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.43 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2752
0.1957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to AOA 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 0.2294, compared to 0.2223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0282 AOA (High: 0.2485 / Low: 0.2202). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AOA (High: 0.2462 / Low: 0.2427).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2686) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0682 (-20.26%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2686
2021 Avg (January) 0.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2787 0.2623 0.2686
February 0.2636 0.2467 0.2563
March 0.2485 0.2202 0.2304
April 0.2211 0.1972 0.2085
May 0.2080 0.1972 0.2023
June 0.2133 0.2069 0.2101
July 0.2120 0.2074 0.2095
August 0.2111 0.2068 0.2089
September 0.2116 0.2075 0.2094
October 0.2352 0.2096 0.2191
November 0.2490 0.2364 0.2429
December 0.2462 0.2427 0.2441