YEARLY HIGH
80.9273 AOA
YEARLY LOW
58.6282 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.8680 AOA

2022 BOB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 80.9273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 58.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2991 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.0589 to the December average rate of 72.9805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 80.9273 was down 15.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 95.7662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 404,636 AOA
2021 Average 453,680 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 293,141 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,495.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

79.8808
58.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 67.4240, compared to 66.3120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.4240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.3120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 7.4910 AOA (High: 70.1719 / Low: 62.6809). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5827 AOA (High: 73.3285 / Low: 72.7459).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.4910
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5827

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 6.9660 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 78.0589) against the same month in 2021 (average: 95.1683), the exchange rate shifted by -17.1093 (-17.98%).

2022 Avg (January) 78.0589
2021 Avg (January) 95.1683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.9273 76.6441 78.0589
February 76.9114 72.0935 74.7727
March 72.2556 65.1776 67.8067
April 64.6788 58.6282 61.5328
May 61.4064 58.6490 59.8405
June 63.1941 61.6118 62.5322
July 63.1947 62.0054 62.6506
August 62.9804 61.5839 62.2255
September 62.9782 61.9659 62.3064
October 70.1719 62.6809 65.2440
November 74.1072 70.4365 72.4651
December 73.3285 72.7459 72.9805