YEARLY HIGH
0.6816 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.4159 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5016 AOA

2022 MWK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.6816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.4159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2657 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6590 to the December average rate of 0.4922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6816 was down 20.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,408 AOA
2021 Average 3,921 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,080 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,328.62 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6830
0.3952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.5565, compared to 0.4467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.1071 AOA (High: 0.5242 / Low: 0.4171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 AOA (High: 0.4953 / Low: 0.4897).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1071
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.6590) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1892 (-22.31%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.6590
2021 Avg (January) 0.8482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6816 0.6473 0.6590
February 0.6597 0.6142 0.6384
March 0.6138 0.5483 0.5750
April 0.5462 0.4938 0.5202
May 0.5196 0.4931 0.5039
June 0.5242 0.4171 0.4424
July 0.4242 0.4159 0.4201
August 0.4223 0.4162 0.4192
September 0.4238 0.4174 0.4202
October 0.4721 0.4220 0.4402
November 0.4994 0.4754 0.4884
December 0.4953 0.4897 0.4922