YEARLY HIGH
152.4293 AOA
YEARLY LOW
110.6821 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.5000 AOA

2022 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 152.4293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 110.6821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7472 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7026 to the December average rate of 138.3804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 152.4293 was down 15.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 180.8835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 762,146 AOA
2021 Average 859,426 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 553,410 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,735.95 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

151.1754
109.5012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 127.4237, compared to 125.5763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.4237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.5763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 14.4686 AOA (High: 133.1551 / Low: 118.6865). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3519 AOA (High: 118.8094 / Low: 117.4575).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.4686
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.2164 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 147.7026) against the same month in 2021 (average: 180.0301), the exchange rate shifted by -32.3276 (-17.96%).

2022 Avg (January) 147.7026
2021 Avg (January) 180.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.4293 145.1453 147.7026
February 145.2274 136.3911 141.3048
March 136.3911 123.0670 128.0884
April 122.1022 110.9118 116.3725
May 116.1885 110.6821 112.9740
June 119.4576 116.4855 118.1000
July 118.8250 116.8263 117.8010
August 118.8094 117.4575 117.9525
September 119.0797 117.5905 118.1732
October 133.1551 118.6865 123.7827
November 140.5869 134.0211 137.3677
December 139.1169 137.4706 138.3804