YEARLY HIGH
0.1599 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1108 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1256 RUB

2020 AOA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1266 to the December average rate of 0.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1599 was down 28.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2239, 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 799 RUB
2019 Average 909 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 554 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.56 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1499
0.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to RUB 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 0.1306, compared to 0.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0253 RUB (High: 0.1599 / Low: 0.1346). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 RUB (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1466) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0600 (-29.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1466
2019 Avg (March) 0.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1290 0.1247 0.1266
February 0.1355 0.1268 0.1298
March 0.1599 0.1346 0.1466
April 0.1466 0.1291 0.1343
May 0.1354 0.1205 0.1290
June 0.1230 0.1138 0.1175
July 0.1345 0.1206 0.1256
August 0.1345 0.1228 0.1261
September 0.1279 0.1194 0.1226
October 0.1240 0.1160 0.1198
November 0.1211 0.1142 0.1162
December 0.1161 0.1108 0.1129