YEARLY HIGH
0.0329 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 SCR

2020 AOA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0329 was down 25.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0442, 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 164 SCR
2019 Average 192 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 126 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.21 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0329
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SCR 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 0.0287, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0060 SCR (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SCR (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0318).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0308) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-26.32%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0308
2019 Avg (May) 0.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0266 0.0280
February 0.0280 0.0270 0.0276
March 0.0279 0.0252 0.0269
April 0.0315 0.0254 0.0293
May 0.0329 0.0292 0.0308
June 0.0308 0.0277 0.0298
July 0.0322 0.0301 0.0310
August 0.0322 0.0298 0.0305
September 0.0296 0.0286 0.0289
October 0.0293 0.0281 0.0285
November 0.0322 0.0290 0.0308
December 0.0325 0.0318 0.0323