YEARLY HIGH
1.3491 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.9692 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0882 AOA

2022 NGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.9692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3799 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2998 to the December average rate of 1.1328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3491 was down 22.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,349,112 AOA
2021 Average 1,555,136 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 969,229 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379,883.07 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3307
0.9601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 1.1172, compared to 1.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1166 AOA (High: 1.1940 / Low: 1.0774). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 AOA (High: 1.1421 / Low: 1.1236).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1166
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2998) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3912 (-23.13%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2998
2021 Avg (January) 1.6910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3491 1.2724 1.2998
February 1.2694 1.1938 1.2366
March 1.1940 1.0774 1.1208
April 1.0695 0.9714 1.0195
May 1.0196 0.9692 0.9910
June 1.0499 1.0219 1.0353
July 1.0418 1.0161 1.0287
August 1.0387 1.0056 1.0206
September 1.0196 0.9861 1.0046
October 1.1051 1.0007 1.0350
November 1.1568 1.1039 1.1332
December 1.1421 1.1236 1.1328