YEARLY HIGH
1.6711 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.4413 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5256 AOA

2024 SOS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SOS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.6711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.4413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2298 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4538 to the December average rate of 1.5986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6711 was up 13.82% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,356 AOA
2023 Average 6,027 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,207 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.90 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6408
1.4365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.4671, compared to 1.5841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0838 AOA (High: 1.6711 / Low: 1.5873). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 AOA (High: 1.4598 / Low: 1.4481).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0838
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.6013) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1513 (+10.43%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.6013
2023 Avg (October) 1.4500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4598 1.4481 1.4538
February 1.4580 1.4413 1.4535
March 1.4686 1.4493 1.4606
April 1.4702 1.4558 1.4626
May 1.5000 1.4582 1.4762
June 1.5005 1.4871 1.4957
July 1.5378 1.5060 1.5262
August 1.5953 1.5366 1.5590
September 1.6496 1.5963 1.6238
October 1.6711 1.5873 1.6013
November 1.6004 1.5877 1.5955
December 1.6127 1.5938 1.5986