YEARLY HIGH
0.3680 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.2622 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3041 AOA

2022 LBP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3558 to the December average rate of 0.3322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3680 was down 15.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,840 AOA
2021 Average 2,061 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,311 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3642
0.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3063, compared to 0.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0342 AOA (High: 0.3191 / Low: 0.2849). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 AOA (High: 0.2855 / Low: 0.2814).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3558) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0766 (-17.72%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3558
2021 Avg (January) 0.4324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3680 0.3461 0.3558
February 0.3490 0.3274 0.3398
March 0.3286 0.2946 0.3081
April 0.2939 0.2656 0.2794
May 0.2790 0.2622 0.2709
June 0.2877 0.2797 0.2839
July 0.2869 0.2823 0.2849
August 0.2855 0.2814 0.2830
September 0.2939 0.2802 0.2846
October 0.3191 0.2849 0.2969
November 0.3381 0.3201 0.3299
December 0.3342 0.3290 0.3322