2020 ARS to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ARS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ARS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 8.7148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 7.6395.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0753 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1581 to the December average rate of 7.9386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.7148 was up 3.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.4159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ARS to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2767, compared to 8.1367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1400 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.6494 AOA (High: 8.2889 / Low: 7.6395). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2295 AOA (High: 8.2763 / Low: 8.0468).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5015 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 8.5200) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4127), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1073 (+14.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2763 | 8.0468 | 8.1581 |
| February | 8.2265 | 7.9300 | 8.0723 |
| March | 8.3900 | 7.8749 | 8.0581 |
| April | 8.7148 | 8.3288 | 8.5200 |
| May | 8.6335 | 8.0864 | 8.3638 |
| June | 8.6708 | 8.2238 | 8.4878 |
| July | 8.2889 | 7.6395 | 7.9863 |
| August | 8.1618 | 7.6395 | 8.0026 |
| September | 8.3874 | 8.1253 | 8.2540 |
| October | 8.4962 | 8.2028 | 8.3543 |
| November | 8.4907 | 7.9913 | 8.2843 |
| December | 8.0420 | 7.7807 | 7.9386 |