YEARLY HIGH
4.6117 AOA
YEARLY LOW
3.4967 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0726 AOA

2020 JMD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.6117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 3.4967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1150 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6337 to the December average rate of 4.5601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6117 was up 26.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,059 AOA
2019 Average 13,623 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 17,484 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,574.93 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6625
3.4342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 3.8499, compared to 4.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.4468 AOA (High: 4.2039 / Low: 3.7571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0941 AOA (High: 3.5908 / Low: 3.4967).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4468
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.2096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.5601) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4780), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0821 (+31.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.5601
2019 Avg (December) 3.4780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6817 3.5534 3.6337
February 3.5908 3.4967 3.5365
March 4.0201 3.5908 3.7622
April 4.1724 3.9355 4.0603
May 4.0823 3.7424 3.9152
June 4.3222 3.9984 4.1915
July 4.2039 3.7571 3.9819
August 4.0362 3.7571 3.9313
September 4.4276 4.0830 4.3132
October 4.5696 4.4305 4.4837
November 4.5968 4.3895 4.5015
December 4.6117 4.4722 4.5601