YEARLY HIGH
1.0986 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.8402 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9888 AOA

2020 CRC to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.0986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2584 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8602 to the December average rate of 1.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0986 was up 25.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,493 AOA
2019 Average 3,117 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,201 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.12 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1093
0.8376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.9362, compared to 1.0414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0824 AOA (High: 0.9404 / Low: 0.8580). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 AOA (High: 0.8772 / Low: 0.8608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0824
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0827) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2430 (+28.94%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0827
2019 Avg (December) 0.8397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8793 0.8402 0.8602
February 0.8772 0.8608 0.8689
March 0.9404 0.8580 0.8919
April 1.0093 0.9273 0.9796
May 1.0358 0.9590 0.9933
June 1.0545 0.9979 1.0235
July 1.0073 0.9469 0.9786
August 1.0102 0.9469 0.9888
September 1.0521 1.0176 1.0380
October 1.0985 1.0446 1.0734
November 1.0977 1.0755 1.0866
December 1.0986 1.0719 1.0827