YEARLY HIGH
3.5575 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.2748 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2116 CDF

2020 AOA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 3.5575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2.2748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2827 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4505 to the December average rate of 2.9825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5575 was down 33.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3105, 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 17,787 CDF
2019 Average 23,166 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 11,374 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,413.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4983
2.9249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to CDF 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 3.2732, compared to 3.1501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.7395 CDF (High: 3.0142 / Low: 2.2748). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 CDF (High: 3.4427 / Low: 3.3947).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2770 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 3.4172) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7952), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3780 (-28.74%).

2020 Avg (July) 3.4172
2019 Avg (July) 4.7952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5028 3.3934 3.4505
February 3.4427 3.3947 3.4183
March 3.4674 3.1706 3.3546
April 3.1874 3.0253 3.0777
May 3.2860 3.0918 3.1631
June 3.3210 3.0755 3.1750
July 3.5575 3.2703 3.4172
August 3.5557 3.2646 3.3517
September 3.2408 3.1183 3.1650
October 3.1165 2.8163 3.0114
November 3.0417 2.9470 2.9727
December 3.0142 2.2748 2.9825