YEARLY HIGH
60.8261 AOA
YEARLY LOW
43.3731 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6310 AOA

2020 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 60.8261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 43.3731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4530 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5830 to the December average rate of 60.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 60.8261 was up 31.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.0883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 304,131 AOA
2019 Average 169,420 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 216,866 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,264.97 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

61.7451
42.8149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 46.3543, compared to 54.9078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.9078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 4.8800 AOA (High: 49.9057 / Low: 45.0257). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2391 AOA (High: 46.2794 / Low: 45.0402).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.8800
January Spread (Stable) ±1.2391

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 1.2252 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 60.1676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.3132), the exchange rate shifted by +15.8544 (+35.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 60.1676
2019 Avg (December) 44.3132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.2794 45.0402 45.5830
February 45.5932 44.3131 44.9842
March 45.8829 43.3731 44.3924
April 47.3780 44.1524 45.9017
May 49.9057 45.0257 46.8632
June 51.9407 48.9903 50.4011
July 50.2830 47.9169 49.1759
August 52.4255 47.9169 50.3532
September 55.1950 52.8469 53.9045
October 58.3745 54.4305 56.5491
November 60.1208 58.2408 59.2966
December 60.8261 59.0678 60.1676