YEARLY HIGH
59.9845 AOA
YEARLY LOW
38.9743 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.5867 AOA

2022 MAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 59.9845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 38.9743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0102 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.8919 to the December average rate of 47.9710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 59.9845 was down 19.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 74.5674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 299,922 AOA
2021 Average 348,605 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 194,871 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,050.92 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

59.6746
38.2830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 48.0080, compared to 43.1653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.1653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 5.6253 AOA (High: 51.9909 / Low: 46.3656). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5589 AOA (High: 48.2520 / Low: 47.6932).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6253
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.8930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 57.8919) against the same month in 2021 (average: 73.6334), the exchange rate shifted by -15.7415 (-21.38%).

2022 Avg (January) 57.8919
2021 Avg (January) 73.6334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.9845 56.0512 57.8919
February 56.7774 52.0191 54.8169
March 51.9909 46.3656 47.9240
April 45.7724 40.6634 43.1680
May 42.8446 40.1138 41.1424
June 43.9629 42.1660 43.1047
July 42.6238 40.8690 42.1004
August 42.0961 40.4504 41.2687
September 40.8630 38.9743 40.0657
October 44.4191 39.4646 41.1599
November 47.9283 44.2403 46.4263
December 48.2520 47.6932 47.9710