YEARLY HIGH
74.0924 AOA
YEARLY LOW
39.0643 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.8286 AOA

2023 GHS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 74.0924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 39.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0281 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4304 to the December average rate of 69.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 74.0924 was down 17.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 90.0900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 370,462 AOA
2022 Average 273,194 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 195,321 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,140.51 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

76.5092
37.1850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 46.5436, compared to 71.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.5699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 20.0001 AOA (High: 60.3421 / Low: 40.3420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6582 AOA (High: 69.3172 / Low: 68.6590).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.9683 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 73.2322) against the same month in 2022 (average: 46.2161), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0161 (+58.46%).

2023 Avg (August) 73.2322
2022 Avg (August) 46.2161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.3421 40.3420 44.4304
February 41.4740 39.0643 40.4621
March 43.5622 39.6030 41.0444
April 47.1462 42.0604 44.4235
May 51.4988 42.9162 46.7624
June 72.2688 52.3077 62.1389
July 73.2276 71.1052 72.3633
August 74.0924 72.1309 73.2322
September 72.4939 71.4316 72.0806
October 71.3719 69.6587 70.3893
November 70.2421 68.9621 69.4924
December 69.3172 68.6590 69.1236