2019 LRD to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5705 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.7179 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9583 AOA

2019 LRD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.5705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1.7179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8526 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9496 to the December average rate of 2.5238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5705 was up 30.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,853 AOA

2018 Average 8,698 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 8,589 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,263.13 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6032

1.6512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.8883, compared to 2.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.5494 AOA (High: 2.3504 / Low: 1.8010). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 AOA (High: 1.9540 / Low: 1.9388).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5494

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.5238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5635 (+28.75%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.5238

2018 Avg (December) 1.9603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9636	1.9320	1.9496
February	1.9540	1.9388	1.9465
March	1.9569	1.9393	1.9480
April	1.9486	1.8935	1.9239
May	1.9174	1.7317	1.8207
June	1.7547	1.7205	1.7409
July	1.7521	1.7179	1.7305
August	1.7833	1.7340	1.7663
September	1.8196	1.7427	1.7640
October	2.3504	1.8010	2.0249
November	2.5453	2.1818	2.3604
December	2.5705	2.4429	2.5238