YEARLY HIGH
229.9074 AOA
YEARLY LOW
136.9380 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.1395 AOA

2023 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 229.9074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 136.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.9694 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.2564 to the December average rate of 227.9985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 229.9074 was up 50.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 152.4293, 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 1,149,537 AOA
2022 Average 632,111 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 684,690 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464,847.17 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

237.0217
129.2778
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 148.9401, compared to 227.3389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.3988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.9401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.3389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 64.9887 AOA (High: 226.7234 / Low: 161.7347). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9792 AOA (High: 138.5213 / Low: 137.5421).

June Spread (Volatile) ±64.9887
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1491 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 228.0430) against the same month in 2022 (average: 137.3677), the exchange rate shifted by +90.6753 (+66.01%).

2023 Avg (November) 228.0430
2022 Avg (November) 137.3677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.5213 137.5421 138.2564
February 139.8408 136.9380 138.4669
March 139.9189 137.3464 138.7309
April 141.5659 137.6349 139.2353
May 160.2406 139.6038 145.6100
June 226.7234 161.7347 193.3411
July 227.3023 226.0798 226.7587
August 227.3944 225.4382 226.6268
September 228.2340 226.1476 227.3777
October 227.6847 226.1673 227.2287
November 229.9074 226.9021 228.0430
December 228.6460 226.8806 227.9985