YEARLY HIGH
68.5573 AOA
YEARLY LOW
49.8028 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.6438 AOA

2022 SBD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 68.5573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 49.8028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7545 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.5942 to the December average rate of 61.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 68.5573 was down 16.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 82.4955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342,787 AOA
2021 Average 390,454 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 249,014 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,772.50 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

68.1769
49.1841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 57.4675, compared to 55.8201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.8201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 5.9194 AOA (High: 59.0973 / Low: 53.1780). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7088 AOA (High: 53.1143 / Low: 52.4055).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9194
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.6525 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 66.5942) against the same month in 2021 (average: 81.9222), the exchange rate shifted by -15.3281 (-18.71%).

2022 Avg (January) 66.5942
2021 Avg (January) 81.9222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.5573 65.2367 66.5942
February 65.3296 61.4540 63.6175
March 61.4540 55.8538 57.9651
April 55.4604 50.4185 52.8803
May 52.1569 49.8028 50.7669
June 53.7149 52.2512 52.9809
July 53.1143 52.4055 52.8195
August 52.7094 51.9714 52.1659
September 53.2414 51.9432 52.5810
October 59.0973 53.1780 55.2013
November 62.1920 59.2946 60.8160
December 61.6175 60.8448 61.3367