2022 WST to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 213.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 154.7864.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.3635 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.7393 to the December average rate of 186.8161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 213.1499 was down 18.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 263.0149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
WST to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 177.6549, compared to 167.2026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4523 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 17.5296 AOA (High: 189.6280 / Low: 172.0984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8894 AOA (High: 161.3283 / Low: 158.4389).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 18.0730 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 206.7393) against the same month in 2021 (average: 260.9101), the exchange rate shifted by -54.1708 (-20.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 213.1499 | 202.8830 | 206.7393 |
| February | 202.5312 | 189.3316 | 196.4579 |
| March | 189.6280 | 172.0984 | 178.3850 |
| April | 170.7491 | 156.6904 | 163.7852 |
| May | 162.0221 | 154.7864 | 157.3837 |
| June | 166.3830 | 159.9497 | 163.1780 |
| July | 160.6329 | 157.3040 | 159.1352 |
| August | 161.3283 | 158.4389 | 159.7555 |
| September | 159.8139 | 156.7650 | 158.2521 |
| October | 171.5474 | 154.9961 | 160.7162 |
| November | 183.2153 | 172.6840 | 178.5403 |
| December | 187.7721 | 181.2996 | 186.8161 |