YEARLY HIGH
411.3212 AOA
YEARLY LOW
271.9798 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.8264 AOA

2020 BGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 411.3212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 271.9798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.3414 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.5056 to the December average rate of 407.8352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 411.3212 was up 44.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 283.7438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,056,606 AOA
2019 Average 1,042,714 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,359,899 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 696,707.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

421.0063
262.9536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AOA 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 300.9959, compared to 376.6570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.6611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.9959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.6570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 32.3052 AOA (High: 366.6400 / Low: 334.3349). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0523 AOA (High: 280.8020 / Low: 274.7496).

August Spread (Volatile) ±32.3052
January Spread (Stable) ±6.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.7578 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 407.8352) against the same month in 2019 (average: 270.4507), the exchange rate shifted by +137.3846 (+50.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 407.8352
2019 Avg (December) 270.4507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 280.8020 274.7496 277.5056
February 281.1077 271.9798 276.1247
March 305.2511 277.9506 287.4296
April 317.8346 299.3576 310.3013
May 331.9599 302.1672 315.1845
June 349.7324 328.7441 339.4295
July 337.6895 329.5105 333.6716
August 366.6400 334.3349 354.4543
September 379.7668 367.7127 373.6014
October 399.0353 377.6199 389.7844
November 404.0659 393.6250 400.5949
December 411.3212 404.4097 407.8352