YEARLY HIGH
2.7419 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.6879 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0382 AOA

2019 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 2.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0540 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7056 to the December average rate of 2.6269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7419 was up 52.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,710 AOA
2018 Average 7,715 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 8,439 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,270.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7190
1.6134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 1.8045, compared to 2.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.6605 AOA (High: 2.7416 / Low: 2.0811). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 AOA (High: 1.7677 / Low: 1.7448).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6605
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.6247) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8651 (+49.17%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.6247
2018 Avg (November) 1.7596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7503 1.6879 1.7056
February 1.7677 1.7448 1.7558
March 1.8130 1.7454 1.7729
April 1.8407 1.8160 1.8254
May 1.8746 1.8324 1.8542
June 1.9308 1.8727 1.9130
July 1.9833 1.9412 1.9670
August 2.0472 1.9903 2.0232
September 2.0723 2.0135 2.0329
October 2.7416 2.0811 2.3572
November 2.7419 2.5530 2.6247
December 2.7206 2.5281 2.6269