YEARLY HIGH
2.2627 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.5441 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8834 AOA

2020 HUF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 2.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.5441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7187 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6246 to the December average rate of 2.2229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2627 was up 33.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,262,714 AOA
2019 Average 1,251,780 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,544,053 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 718,660.67 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2852
1.5373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 1.7037, compared to 2.0630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.1815 AOA (High: 1.8630 / Low: 1.6815). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 AOA (High: 1.6373 / Low: 1.6120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1815
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0505 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.2229) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6242 (+39.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.2229
2019 Avg (December) 1.5986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6373 1.6120 1.6246
February 1.6311 1.5721 1.5996
March 1.6767 1.5441 1.6282
April 1.7674 1.5980 1.7025
May 1.8630 1.6815 1.7573
June 1.9739 1.8270 1.9100
July 1.9096 1.8239 1.8595
August 2.0253 1.8926 1.9879
September 2.0791 1.9757 2.0284
October 2.1399 2.0600 2.1030
November 2.2167 2.1133 2.1766
December 2.2627 2.1956 2.2229