YEARLY HIGH
131.2235 AOA
YEARLY LOW
92.5863 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.5153 AOA

2020 BRL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 131.2235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 92.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6372 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.0398 to the December average rate of 127.3825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 131.2235 was up 5.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 124.5096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,280,588 AOA
2019 Average 2,304,356 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,314,657 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965,930.66 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

130.0357
98.1976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 109.2827, compared to 115.7478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.2827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.7478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 19.2138 AOA (High: 111.8000 / Low: 92.5863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0822 AOA (High: 109.9518 / Low: 105.8696).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.2138
July Spread (Stable) ±4.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.6262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 127.3825) against the same month in 2019 (average: 115.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5097 (+9.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 127.3825
2019 Avg (December) 115.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.9659 115.7730 118.0398
February 117.0660 109.8076 113.7966
March 110.1071 99.1353 104.1704
April 109.5978 99.0554 105.1066
May 111.8000 92.5863 100.8507
June 122.3860 105.4966 113.7322
July 109.9518 105.8696 107.6693
August 110.6752 103.7500 107.6092
September 119.6124 109.3684 114.9289
October 117.4757 110.8944 115.0572
November 125.1098 115.8493 121.8397
December 131.2235 124.8943 127.3825