YEARLY HIGH
138.4945 AOA
YEARLY LOW
86.5625 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.1627 AOA

2022 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 138.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 86.5625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.9320 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.7027 to the December average rate of 114.1849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 138.4945 was down 22.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 178.8593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,769,891 AOA
2021 Average 3,251,702 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,731,250 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,038,640.95 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

138.0743
85.6151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 109.9836, compared to 98.3418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.9836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.3418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 15.9075 AOA (High: 133.9921 / Low: 118.0846). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8821 AOA (High: 115.4181 / Low: 112.5360).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.9075
December Spread (Stable) ±2.8821

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 19.9420 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.9420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 133.7027) against the same month in 2021 (average: 175.9221), the exchange rate shifted by -42.2194 (-24.00%).

2022 Avg (January) 133.7027
2021 Avg (January) 175.9221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.4945 128.7306 133.7027
February 133.9921 118.0846 127.9476
March 116.6275 103.6056 108.0057
April 105.8895 91.0635 98.6331
May 99.1676 90.3627 93.6499
June 100.9220 95.4462 97.9623
July 95.2376 89.3828 92.2577
August 94.6321 89.4217 92.1763
September 92.4358 86.5625 89.9867
October 102.2044 87.4057 92.4727
November 113.4605 101.3119 108.9722
December 115.4181 112.5360 114.1849