YEARLY HIGH
3.6177 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.6451 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1207 AOA

2020 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 3.6177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.6451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9726 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6944 to the December average rate of 3.5019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6177 was up 31.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7419, 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 18,089 AOA
2019 Average 10,199 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,226 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,862.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6664
2.6060
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 2.8783, compared to 3.3630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.2708 AOA (High: 3.1664 / Low: 2.8956). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 AOA (High: 2.7356 / Low: 2.7088).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2708
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

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 0.1070 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 3.5780) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9534 (+36.32%).

2020 Avg (November) 3.5780
2019 Avg (November) 2.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7355 2.6451 2.6944
February 2.7356 2.7088 2.7235
March 2.8817 2.6827 2.7517
April 2.9780 2.8311 2.9136
May 3.1664 2.8956 3.0137
June 3.2475 3.0825 3.1727
July 3.1442 2.9778 3.0657
August 3.2341 2.9778 3.1678
September 3.3997 3.2561 3.3520
October 3.6111 3.4108 3.5128
November 3.6177 3.4913 3.5780
December 3.5470 3.4442 3.5019