YEARLY HIGH
0.9609 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6319 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7426 AOA

2022 XOF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XOF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.6319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3290 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9282 to the December average rate of 0.8149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9609 was down 22.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,804 AOA
2021 Average 5,654 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,160 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,644.80 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9560
0.6226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 0.7761, compared to 0.7090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0968 AOA (High: 0.7488 / Low: 0.6520). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 AOA (High: 0.8237 / Low: 0.8058).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0968
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.9282) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2881 (-23.68%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.9282
2021 Avg (January) 1.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9609 0.8991 0.9282
February 0.9199 0.8464 0.8898
March 0.8428 0.7551 0.7826
April 0.7488 0.6520 0.6989
May 0.6928 0.6432 0.6634
June 0.7039 0.6813 0.6937
July 0.6817 0.6573 0.6695
August 0.6768 0.6493 0.6626
September 0.6646 0.6319 0.6503
October 0.7389 0.6472 0.6763
November 0.8127 0.7254 0.7803
December 0.8237 0.8058 0.8149