2020 AFN to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 8.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.1743.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4982 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3322 to the December average rate of 8.5041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.6725 was up 36.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.3589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
AFN 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 6.9645, compared to 8.0987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1342 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.5983 AOA (High: 7.8072 / Low: 7.2089). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1117 AOA (High: 8.5743 / Low: 8.4626).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2432 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 8.5940) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5465 (+42.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4895 | 6.1743 | 6.3322 |
| February | 6.4948 | 6.3674 | 6.4290 |
| March | 7.0185 | 6.4552 | 6.6734 |
| April | 7.4628 | 7.0338 | 7.3316 |
| May | 7.6991 | 7.1429 | 7.3864 |
| June | 7.8540 | 7.3915 | 7.6345 |
| July | 7.5708 | 7.1995 | 7.3914 |
| August | 7.8072 | 7.2089 | 7.6027 |
| September | 8.1758 | 7.8815 | 8.0726 |
| October | 8.6598 | 8.2045 | 8.4277 |
| November | 8.6725 | 8.4011 | 8.5940 |
| December | 8.5743 | 8.4626 | 8.5041 |