YEARLY HIGH
205.4031 AOA
YEARLY LOW
155.1098 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.6306 AOA

2020 GEL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 205.4031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 155.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.2933 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.8735 to the December average rate of 198.9626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 205.4031 was up 21.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 168.9061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,027,015 AOA
2019 Average 645,330 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 775,549 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,466.30 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

204.0022
166.1340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 176.3568, compared to 194.9044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.5476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.3568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.9044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.4219 AOA (High: 178.5317 / Low: 155.1098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8920 AOA (High: 200.4529 / Low: 196.5609).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.4219
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.7404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 200.8466) against the same month in 2019 (average: 144.3143), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5323 (+39.17%).

2020 Avg (October) 200.8466
2019 Avg (October) 144.3143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.4144 167.5690 169.8735
February 177.3344 171.5564 173.9631
March 178.5317 155.1098 169.2897
April 180.1866 163.3729 175.4867
May 184.5593 169.5179 176.3840
June 198.6388 180.8950 193.1439
July 191.2766 178.6494 185.4035
August 194.3802 178.9385 189.5641
September 202.3419 184.8358 195.2582
October 205.4031 192.5227 200.8466
November 205.4031 194.4766 199.3916
December 200.4529 196.5609 198.9626