2020 BWP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |