YEARLY HIGH
205.1577 AOA
YEARLY LOW
149.1160 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.5485 AOA

2022 XCD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 205.1577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 149.1160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.0417 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.9884 to the December average rate of 186.6788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 205.1577 was down 15.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 243.7006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,025,789 AOA
2021 Average 1,158,873 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 745,580 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,208.53 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

203.6631
147.5668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 171.7296, compared to 169.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.7296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 18.9732 AOA (High: 179.3927 / Low: 160.4196). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0753 AOA (High: 187.4247 / Low: 186.3494).

October Spread (Volatile) ±18.9732
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.8182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 198.9884) against the same month in 2021 (average: 242.6389), the exchange rate shifted by -43.6505 (-17.99%).

2022 Avg (January) 198.9884
2021 Avg (January) 242.6389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.1577 195.5464 198.9884
February 195.6571 183.7524 190.4078
March 183.7524 165.8016 172.5896
April 164.5017 149.5469 156.8081
May 156.6506 149.1160 152.2415
June 161.2649 156.9346 159.3423
July 160.3167 157.9404 159.3746
August 160.0654 158.4941 158.9484
September 160.4297 158.4234 159.2242
October 179.3927 160.4196 166.8466
November 189.4052 180.3238 185.1315
December 187.4247 186.3494 186.6788