YEARLY HIGH
0.0720 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0540 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0638 AOA

2020 LAK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0550 to the December average rate of 0.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0720 was up 27.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360 AOA
2019 Average 209 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 270 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.03 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0730
0.0534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0597, compared to 0.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 AOA (High: 0.0606 / Low: 0.0551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AOA (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0553).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0713) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+33.35%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0713
2019 Avg (November) 0.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0559 0.0540 0.0550
February 0.0559 0.0553 0.0556
March 0.0606 0.0551 0.0571
April 0.0634 0.0600 0.0623
May 0.0655 0.0606 0.0628
June 0.0672 0.0634 0.0654
July 0.0647 0.0610 0.0629
August 0.0661 0.0610 0.0644
September 0.0688 0.0665 0.0679
October 0.0719 0.0683 0.0701
November 0.0720 0.0697 0.0713
December 0.0710 0.0704 0.0706