YEARLY HIGH
254.3406 AOA
YEARLY LOW
220.8478 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
232.2812 AOA

2024 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 254.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 220.8478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.4929 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.4436 to the December average rate of 243.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 254.3406 was up 14.22% compared to the 2023 peak of 222.6848, 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 1,271,703 AOA
2023 Average 915,040 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,104,239 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,464.42 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

249.8823
218.8582
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 223.4853, compared to 241.0770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.4853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.0770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 12.6510 AOA (High: 254.3406 / Low: 241.6897). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6797 AOA (High: 243.1795 / Low: 242.4998).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.6510
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6797

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 3.5477 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 243.7492) against the same month in 2023 (average: 220.6976), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0516 (+10.44%).

2024 Avg (October) 243.7492
2023 Avg (October) 220.6976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.0143 220.9681 221.4436
February 222.0082 220.8478 221.5909
March 223.4618 220.9145 222.4867
April 223.4197 221.9712 222.7794
May 228.3506 222.3863 224.7658
June 228.3349 227.5239 227.8455
July 234.1132 229.3139 232.4057
August 241.8540 233.7971 237.0423
September 251.3299 243.1278 247.2969
October 254.3406 241.6897 243.7492
November 243.1795 242.4998 242.8465
December 244.4401 242.7383 243.1214