YEARLY HIGH
41.2566 AOA
YEARLY LOW
28.0158 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0203 AOA

2022 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 41.2566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 28.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2409 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.0924 to the December average rate of 37.7580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 41.2566 was down 16.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 49.6560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,283 AOA
2021 Average 200,201 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 140,079 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,204.43 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

40.0212
28.8761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 33.7227, compared to 34.3178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.7227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 5.8931 AOA (High: 40.3748 / Low: 34.4817). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7558 AOA (High: 33.8040 / Low: 31.0483).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.8931
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2792 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 39.0924) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.8882), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2042 (+26.56%).

2022 Avg (January) 39.0924
2021 Avg (January) 30.8882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.2566 35.8320 39.0924
February 40.3748 34.4817 37.6449
March 34.4866 31.0827 32.3657
April 31.0401 28.0158 29.8048
May 32.9468 28.5948 31.2721
June 33.7905 29.7388 32.1566
July 33.7782 30.2556 32.5042
August 33.8040 31.0483 32.3838
September 33.6737 29.8833 32.1015
October 36.9818 31.9035 33.7862
November 39.5537 35.3820 37.3730
December 39.0921 35.6489 37.7580