YEARLY HIGH
47.7786 AOA
YEARLY LOW
32.2316 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4131 AOA

2022 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 47.7786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 32.2316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5470 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3230 to the December average rate of 39.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 47.7786 was down 22.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 61.2525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238,893 AOA
2021 Average 282,988 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 161,158 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,734.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

47.6630
31.5829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 39.4688, compared to 35.3574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 5.2630 AOA (High: 38.7671 / Low: 33.5041). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6877 AOA (High: 39.3936 / Low: 38.7059).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.2630
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.3440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 46.3230) against the same month in 2021 (average: 59.7607), the exchange rate shifted by -13.4377 (-22.49%).

2022 Avg (January) 46.3230
2021 Avg (January) 59.7607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7786 45.2522 46.3230
February 45.8243 42.5882 44.5996
March 42.6465 39.2013 40.2556
April 38.7671 33.5041 36.2582
May 35.2264 32.8535 33.9205
June 36.3547 34.5635 35.4559
July 34.8192 33.6356 34.1076
August 34.5958 33.3642 33.9636
September 33.5113 32.2316 32.9230
October 36.1107 32.5098 33.7053
November 39.7724 36.0822 38.2949
December 39.3936 38.7059 39.1499