YEARLY HIGH
1120.1616 AOA
YEARLY LOW
667.8174 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
913.7905 AOA

2023 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1120.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 667.8174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 452.3441 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 676.8487 to the December average rate of 1108.2167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1120.1616 was up 43.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 779.0564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,600,808 AOA
2022 Average 3,159,293 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,339,087 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,261,720.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1152.7472
631.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 727.6952, compared to 1099.8859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 372.1908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 727.6952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1099.8859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 315.2878 AOA (High: 1100.6124 / Low: 785.3246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4602 AOA (High: 1094.3275 / Low: 1082.8672).

June Spread (Volatile) ±315.2878
October Spread (Stable) ±11.4602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.7640 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1109.3216) against the same month in 2022 (average: 585.9699), the exchange rate shifted by +523.3517 (+89.31%).

2023 Avg (July) 1109.3216
2022 Avg (July) 585.9699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 681.9026 668.3031 676.8487
February 684.4791 667.8174 676.3446
March 682.3098 669.8060 675.0662
April 696.5840 680.4531 685.0680
May 777.3763 683.8765 712.7822
June 1100.6124 785.3246 940.0612
July 1120.1616 1095.8369 1109.3216
August 1116.0936 1093.8350 1102.5291
September 1102.1728 1085.3046 1094.7651
October 1094.3275 1082.8672 1087.1100
November 1109.4382 1088.1185 1097.3730
December 1117.0573 1096.8904 1108.2167