YEARLY HIGH
42.6496 AOA
YEARLY LOW
29.9995 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.6173 AOA

2020 EGP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 42.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 29.9995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6501 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7529 to the December average rate of 41.7727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.6496 was up 38.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.8467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,248 AOA
2019 Average 109,105 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 149,998 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,250.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.4150
29.6017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 33.7448, compared to 39.4898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.7448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 3.2617 AOA (High: 37.8486 / Low: 34.5869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3657 AOA (High: 31.6888 / Low: 31.3231).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2617
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3657

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 0.9053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 42.2639) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.3708), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8932 (+43.90%).

2020 Avg (November) 42.2639
2019 Avg (November) 29.3708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4866 29.9995 30.7529
February 31.6888 31.3231 31.5352
March 34.4850 31.3419 32.4263
April 36.0134 34.0803 35.4194
May 37.2294 34.5893 35.8428
June 37.4757 35.2004 36.4924
July 36.2686 34.5869 35.5872
August 37.8486 34.5869 36.7707
September 39.8083 38.1330 39.3096
October 42.4925 40.0305 41.2344
November 42.6496 41.3262 42.2639
December 42.0494 41.5606 41.7727