YEARLY HIGH
5.2186 AOA
YEARLY LOW
3.6142 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2799 AOA

2020 ISK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 5.2186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 3.6142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6044 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9591 to the December average rate of 5.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2186 was up 28.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,093 AOA
2019 Average 14,870 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 18,071 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,021.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2824
3.6395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 3.9673, compared to 4.5925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.5752 AOA (High: 4.3007 / Low: 3.7255). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1182 AOA (High: 4.0306 / Low: 3.9124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5752
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1182

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 0.2294 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.1454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9017), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2438 (+31.88%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.1454
2019 Avg (December) 3.9017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0306 3.9124 3.9591
February 4.0307 3.8395 3.9094
March 3.8885 3.6142 3.7764
April 3.9821 3.7626 3.8670
May 4.3007 3.7255 3.9450
June 4.4980 4.1780 4.3471
July 4.2208 4.0307 4.1177
August 4.3694 4.0701 4.2867
September 4.6332 4.3812 4.5017
October 4.7315 4.5528 4.6588
November 4.9223 4.7097 4.8449
December 5.2186 5.0028 5.1454