YEARLY HIGH
0.0472 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0291 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 ZAR

2019 AOA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AOA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0446 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0472 was down 37.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0750, 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 236 ZAR
2018 Average 267 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0471
0.0287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ZAR 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 0.0443, compared to 0.0367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0112 ZAR (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ZAR (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0415).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0446) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-34.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0446
2018 Avg (January) 0.0685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0425 0.0446
February 0.0451 0.0427 0.0440
March 0.0461 0.0448 0.0456
April 0.0450 0.0437 0.0443
May 0.0448 0.0435 0.0441
June 0.0450 0.0414 0.0431
July 0.0413 0.0399 0.0406
August 0.0427 0.0415 0.0422
September 0.0421 0.0399 0.0405
October 0.0406 0.0294 0.0352
November 0.0324 0.0298 0.0313
December 0.0314 0.0291 0.0302