YEARLY HIGH
1.5160 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.8431 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1474 AOA

2023 SDG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1.5160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.8431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6728 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8734 to the December average rate of 1.3826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5160 was up 19.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,580 AOA
2022 Average 4,682 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,216 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,364.13 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4406
0.7952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.9163, compared to 1.3785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.3915 AOA (High: 1.3724 / Low: 0.9809). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 AOA (High: 1.3852 / Low: 1.3790).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3915
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.3868) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5076 (+57.74%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.3868
2022 Avg (November) 0.8792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8853 0.8652 0.8734
February 0.8658 0.8540 0.8624
March 0.8874 0.8490 0.8581
April 0.8879 0.8431 0.8490
May 0.9710 0.8471 0.8835
June 1.3724 0.9809 1.1712
July 1.3764 1.3694 1.3734
August 1.3777 1.3712 1.3734
September 1.3835 1.3716 1.3772
October 1.3819 1.3729 1.3776
November 1.5160 1.3772 1.3868
December 1.3852 1.3790 1.3826