YEARLY HIGH
6.4412 AOA
YEARLY LOW
4.4021 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4315 AOA

2020 JPY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 6.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 4.4021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0391 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4753 to the December average rate of 6.3170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.4412 was up 40.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,220,575 AOA
2019 Average 1,674,713 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,201,032 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019,543.70 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.5291
4.2886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 4.9377, compared to 5.9254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.4567 AOA (High: 5.6737 / Low: 5.2170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0813 AOA (High: 6.3505 / Low: 6.2692).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4567
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.1457 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 6.3424) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3506), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9918 (+45.78%).

2020 Avg (November) 6.3424
2019 Avg (November) 4.3506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5740 4.4021 4.4753
February 4.5743 4.4028 4.5000
March 4.9943 4.5393 4.7241
April 5.2916 4.9806 5.1778
May 5.4697 5.0853 5.2677
June 5.6737 5.2170 5.4811
July 5.4431 5.2091 5.3354
August 5.6672 5.2242 5.5280
September 5.9838 5.7154 5.8726
October 6.3677 5.9735 6.1566
November 6.4412 6.1992 6.3424
December 6.3505 6.2692 6.3170