YEARLY HIGH
3.8188 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.6600 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0157 AOA

2022 LRD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.8188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.6600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1587 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6014 to the December average rate of 3.2718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.8188 was down 8.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.1741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,094 AOA
2021 Average 18,876 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,300 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,793.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.6904
2.6226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 3.0522, compared to 2.9791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.3487 AOA (High: 3.8188 / Low: 3.4700). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 AOA (High: 2.8108 / Low: 2.7868).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3487
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 0.3122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.6014) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2959 (-7.59%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.6014
2021 Avg (January) 3.8973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8188 3.4700 3.6014
February 3.4488 3.2194 3.3485
March 3.2194 2.9287 3.0363
April 2.9129 2.6620 2.7835
May 2.7852 2.6600 2.7115
June 2.8673 2.7903 2.8318
July 2.8389 2.8001 2.8239
August 2.8108 2.7868 2.7964
September 2.8415 2.7782 2.7966
October 3.1543 2.8180 2.9344
November 3.3239 3.1676 3.2516
December 3.2891 3.2598 3.2718