YEARLY HIGH
17.9597 AOA
YEARLY LOW
15.0302 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5300 AOA

2020 ETB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 17.9597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.0302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9295 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2490 to the December average rate of 16.9353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.9597 was up 6.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.7942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,799 AOA
2019 Average 62,244 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 75,151 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,647.62 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.6916
15.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 16.1727, compared to 16.8872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2916 AOA (High: 16.4047 / Low: 15.1131). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4755 AOA (High: 15.6621 / Low: 15.1866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2916
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9566 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 17.4696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.8321), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6375 (+10.34%).

2020 Avg (November) 17.4696
2019 Avg (November) 15.8321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5308 15.0302 15.2490
February 15.6621 15.1866 15.4079
March 16.4047 15.1131 15.5965
April 17.3964 16.2366 16.8967
May 17.3444 16.0792 16.7384
June 17.6377 16.5160 17.1478
July 16.7897 15.6857 16.1913
August 16.6865 15.6857 16.3909
September 17.2607 16.5141 16.9293
October 17.7468 17.0860 17.4071
November 17.9597 16.9084 17.4696
December 17.2079 16.6244 16.9353