YEARLY HIGH
3.1505 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.7908 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2847 AOA

2022 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.1505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.7908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3597 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0461 to the December average rate of 2.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.1505 was down 27.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.3262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,575,264 AOA
2021 Average 1,929,990 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 895,403 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679,861.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.1638
1.7512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 2.5145, compared to 2.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.3416 AOA (High: 2.7961 / Low: 2.4545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 AOA (High: 2.2648 / Low: 2.2219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3416
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 0.3382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.0461) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.0832), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0371 (-25.40%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.0461
2021 Avg (January) 4.0832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1505 2.9878 3.0461
February 3.0241 2.7985 2.9300
March 2.7961 2.4545 2.5917
April 2.4181 2.1618 2.2940
May 2.1887 2.0644 2.1212
June 2.1583 2.0390 2.1039
July 2.0948 1.8083 1.9832
August 2.0072 1.8103 1.9470
September 1.9663 1.7908 1.8689
October 2.1994 1.8982 2.0401
November 2.2978 2.1993 2.2498
December 2.2648 2.2219 2.2399