YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 SBD

2020 AOA to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0174 was down 35.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0268, 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 87 SBD
2019 Average 115 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 61 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.19 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0174
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SBD 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-36.67%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0163
2019 Avg (March) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
February 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
March 0.0174 0.0154 0.0163
April 0.0155 0.0146 0.0149
May 0.0153 0.0141 0.0147
June 0.0146 0.0137 0.0141
July 0.0149 0.0143 0.0146
August 0.0149 0.0138 0.0141
September 0.0137 0.0130 0.0132
October 0.0130 0.0121 0.0125
November 0.0124 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0123 0.0122 0.0123