YEARLY HIGH
158.3360 AOA
YEARLY LOW
114.2759 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.6935 AOA

2022 PGK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 158.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 114.2759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0601 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.6336 to the December average rate of 143.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 158.3360 was down 15.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 186.8786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 791,680 AOA
2021 Average 887,579 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 571,380 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,300.29 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

156.2313
113.0591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 131.5989, compared to 129.7881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.7881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 14.6467 AOA (High: 137.4864 / Low: 122.8397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7801 AOA (High: 122.7898 / Low: 121.0097).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.6467
August Spread (Stable) ±1.7801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.7312 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 152.6336) against the same month in 2021 (average: 185.6156), the exchange rate shifted by -32.9820 (-17.77%).

2022 Avg (January) 152.6336
2021 Avg (January) 185.6156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.3360 149.6743 152.6336
February 150.4333 140.7456 146.1964
March 141.4977 127.2895 132.4652
April 126.4611 114.5404 120.3601
May 119.4478 114.2759 116.6568
June 123.3615 119.5065 121.2815
July 122.8278 119.8207 121.4319
August 122.7898 121.0097 121.8967
September 123.5041 120.4971 122.2042
October 137.4864 122.8397 127.9856
November 145.4196 137.7289 142.1414
December 144.1038 140.8498 143.0687