2022 PEN to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.5707 AOA

YEARLY LOW

105.5625 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

120.2741 AOA

2022 PEN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 140.5707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 105.5625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0082 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.1142 to the December average rate of 131.8734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 140.5707 was down 22.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 182.1921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 702,853 AOA

2021 Average 809,623 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 527,812 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,041.21 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

140.9607

106.8024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 122.7692, compared to 117.7791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.7692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.7791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 16.5707 AOA (High: 122.2690 / Low: 105.6984). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2181 AOA (High: 132.6154 / Low: 130.3974).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.5707

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2181

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.2639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 135.7200) against the same month in 2021 (average: 178.7850), the exchange rate shifted by -43.0650 (-24.09%).

2022 Avg (February) 135.7200

2021 Avg (February) 178.7850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.3218	135.7364	138.1142
February	140.5707	130.7010	135.7200
March	131.8543	120.2204	124.7129
April	122.2690	105.6984	113.4489
May	115.1465	105.5625	109.6489
June	116.6814	112.9360	114.9704
July	111.9647	108.5052	110.5723
August	112.4045	109.2952	110.9207
September	112.0673	108.8548	110.6885
October	121.8159	108.8548	113.4247
November	134.2094	122.7030	129.1948
December	132.6154	130.3974	131.8734