YEARLY HIGH
0.2860 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2168 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2473 JMD

2020 AOA to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2752 to the December average rate of 0.2193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2860 was down 34.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4370, 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 1,430 JMD
2019 Average 1,868 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,084 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.71 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2891
0.2130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to JMD 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 0.2608, compared to 0.2337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0297 JMD (High: 0.2785 / Low: 0.2487). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 JMD (High: 0.2236 / Low: 0.2168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2828) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1436 (-33.67%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2828
2019 Avg (February) 0.4263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2814 0.2716 0.2752
February 0.2860 0.2785 0.2828
March 0.2785 0.2487 0.2661
April 0.2541 0.2397 0.2463
May 0.2672 0.2450 0.2556
June 0.2501 0.2314 0.2387
July 0.2662 0.2379 0.2514
August 0.2662 0.2478 0.2544
September 0.2449 0.2259 0.2320
October 0.2257 0.2188 0.2230
November 0.2278 0.2175 0.2222
December 0.2236 0.2168 0.2193