YEARLY HIGH
0.0231 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 BWP

2020 AOA to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0231 was down 34.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115 BWP
2019 Average 151 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 82 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.08 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0231
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to BWP 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 0.0216, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 BWP (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BWP (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0225) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0113 (-33.50%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0225
2019 Avg (March) 0.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0216 0.0219
February 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222
March 0.0231 0.0218 0.0225
April 0.0226 0.0211 0.0218
May 0.0222 0.0200 0.0214
June 0.0204 0.0193 0.0198
July 0.0209 0.0199 0.0203
August 0.0209 0.0191 0.0199
September 0.0189 0.0181 0.0186
October 0.0184 0.0171 0.0177
November 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
December 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166