2023 SAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

222.6848 AOA

YEARLY LOW

133.9283 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

182.7067 AOA

2023 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 222.6848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 133.9283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.7565 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1246 to the December average rate of 221.5323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 222.6848 was up 50.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 147.7113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,113,424 AOA

2022 Average 613,378 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 669,642 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 443,782.43 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

230.2731

125.3838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 144.6510, compared to 220.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.6510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 62.8900 AOA (High: 220.0860 / Low: 157.1959). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4672 AOA (High: 134.3955 / Low: 133.9283).

June Spread (Volatile) ±62.8900

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 221.3084) against the same month in 2022 (average: 133.1185), the exchange rate shifted by +88.1899 (+66.25%).

2023 Avg (November) 221.3084

2022 Avg (November) 133.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.3955	133.9283	134.1246
February	135.3024	134.1810	134.6067
March	135.2497	134.2599	134.7385
April	135.8399	134.8486	135.3083
May	155.5898	135.5292	141.3699
June	220.0860	157.1959	187.7581
July	220.4780	219.5008	220.0856
August	220.7823	219.8263	220.1616
September	221.5390	219.9448	220.7886
October	221.2200	219.9616	220.6976
November	222.6848	220.6577	221.3084
December	221.9714	220.8226	221.5323