YEARLY HIGH
4.9134 AOA
YEARLY LOW
3.4707 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9129 AOA

2022 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.9134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 3.4707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4427 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7427 to the December average rate of 4.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.9134 was down 20.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.1425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,567 AOA
2021 Average 28,581 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 17,354 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,213.35 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8633
3.4171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 4.0370, compared to 3.7888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.4648 AOA (High: 4.3633 / Low: 3.8985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 AOA (High: 3.5903 / Low: 3.5568).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4648
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.7427) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.9655), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2228 (-20.50%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.7427
2021 Avg (January) 5.9655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9134 4.6535 4.7427
February 4.6526 4.3619 4.5258
March 4.3633 3.8985 4.0766
April 3.8642 3.4881 3.6690
May 3.6231 3.4707 3.5376
June 3.7250 3.6304 3.6702
July 3.6580 3.6194 3.6393
August 3.6344 3.5718 3.5928
September 3.5903 3.5568 3.5719
October 3.9931 3.5830 3.7243
November 4.1864 4.0038 4.1042
December 4.1345 4.0785 4.1004