YEARLY HIGH
7.4008 AOA
YEARLY LOW
5.0690 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5130 AOA

2024 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 7.4008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 5.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3318 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1985 to the December average rate of 7.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.4008 was up 24.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.9602, 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 37,004 AOA
2023 Average 24,314 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 25,345 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,658.81 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.3960
4.9988
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 6.0174, compared to 7.0086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.7515 AOA (High: 5.8205 / Low: 5.0690). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 AOA (High: 7.0814 / Low: 7.0227).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7515
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1023 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 7.0939) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.5464), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5476 (+27.90%).

2024 Avg (October) 7.0939
2023 Avg (October) 5.5464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3267 5.0917 5.1985
February 5.8205 5.0690 5.4629
March 6.3485 5.6599 6.0752
April 6.5903 6.2268 6.3651
May 6.6224 6.1926 6.4095
June 6.6553 6.5050 6.5933
July 6.8864 6.6347 6.7561
August 7.0391 6.7533 6.8867
September 7.3052 7.0789 7.1962
October 7.4008 7.0321 7.0939
November 7.0814 7.0227 7.0562
December 7.1392 7.0404 7.0626