YEARLY HIGH
2.4813 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.6488 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0636 KRW

2020 AOA to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 2.4813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 1.6488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8325 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3855 to the December average rate of 1.6695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4813 was down 32.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6582, 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 12,407 KRW
2019 Average 16,322 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,244 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,162.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4909
1.5949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to KRW 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 2.2681, compared to 1.8591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2218 KRW (High: 2.4813 / Low: 2.2595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 KRW (High: 1.6927 / Low: 1.6488).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2218
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.3929) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.5862), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1933 (-33.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.3929
2019 Avg (March) 3.5862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4211 2.3534 2.3855
February 2.4720 2.3806 2.4162
March 2.4813 2.2595 2.3929
April 2.3027 2.1425 2.1902
May 2.2507 2.0972 2.1773
June 2.1276 1.9947 2.0467
July 2.1601 2.0520 2.1056
August 2.1601 1.9777 2.0267
September 1.9586 1.8655 1.8994
October 1.8499 1.7053 1.7674
November 1.7121 1.6601 1.6858
December 1.6927 1.6488 1.6695