2024 XAF to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.6079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.3509.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2569 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3813 to the December average rate of 1.4581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6079 was up 13.73% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
XAF 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 1.3816, compared to 1.4943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1128 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.1117 AOA (High: 1.6079 / Low: 1.4962). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 AOA (High: 1.3793 / Low: 1.3591).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0510 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.5208) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1874 (+14.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3963 | 1.3697 | 1.3813 |
| February | 1.3793 | 1.3591 | 1.3675 |
| March | 1.3942 | 1.3710 | 1.3829 |
| April | 1.3877 | 1.3509 | 1.3658 |
| May | 1.4177 | 1.3668 | 1.3897 |
| June | 1.4225 | 1.3912 | 1.4022 |
| July | 1.4597 | 1.4082 | 1.4426 |
| August | 1.5447 | 1.4433 | 1.4951 |
| September | 1.6046 | 1.5395 | 1.5717 |
| October | 1.6079 | 1.4962 | 1.5208 |
| November | 1.5191 | 1.4500 | 1.4779 |
| December | 1.4742 | 1.4390 | 1.4581 |