YEARLY HIGH
8.1911 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.5746 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5024 AOA

2020 KGS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 8.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 6.5746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6164 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0237 to the December average rate of 7.8500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1911 was up 14.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,955 AOA
2019 Average 26,347 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 32,873 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,082.25 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.1835
6.8645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 7.2384, compared to 7.7665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.0461 AOA (High: 8.0151 / Low: 6.9689). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 AOA (High: 7.1164 / Low: 7.0526).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0461
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0637

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 0.5538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 8.0736) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1379), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9357 (+31.54%).

2020 Avg (October) 8.0736
2019 Avg (October) 6.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1305 6.9384 7.0237
February 7.1164 7.0526 7.0826
March 7.2661 6.5746 6.9744
April 7.4582 6.5924 7.0385
May 8.0151 6.9689 7.3955
June 8.0919 7.6751 7.9156
July 7.6121 7.2101 7.3618
August 7.7051 7.2132 7.5671
September 8.0010 7.7049 7.8668
October 8.1911 7.9491 8.0736
November 8.1378 7.6217 7.8797
December 8.1149 7.7070 7.8500