YEARLY HIGH
190.3292 AOA
YEARLY LOW
133.0012 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.6135 AOA

2022 GEL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 190.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 133.0012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3281 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.7045 to the December average rate of 188.5776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 190.3292 was down 8.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 207.9266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 951,646 AOA
2021 Average 974,029 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 665,006 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,640.26 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

193.5855
133.4910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 152.4406, compared to 164.7863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.3457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.4406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.7863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 23.4628 AOA (High: 180.1189 / Low: 156.6562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7935 AOA (High: 190.3292 / Low: 186.5357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±23.4628
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 27.0566 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 188.5776) against the same month in 2021 (average: 182.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5706 (+3.61%).

2022 Avg (December) 188.5776
2021 Avg (December) 182.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.3540 171.7990 174.7045
February 180.1189 156.6562 171.6429
March 156.6562 137.8884 144.5864
April 144.3422 133.1657 138.4989
May 147.7630 133.0012 138.7110
June 149.5219 141.1393 146.5001
July 156.4708 145.1950 147.3894
August 159.0930 148.1225 155.0818
September 153.4179 143.9687 151.3999
October 175.3410 153.4179 162.3486
November 189.6756 177.4654 183.9207
December 190.3292 186.5357 188.5776