YEARLY HIGH
493.3867 AOA
YEARLY LOW
342.9282 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.8672 AOA

2020 LYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 493.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 342.9282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.4585 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.2608 to the December average rate of 487.3710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 493.3867 was up 39.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 354.5527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,466,933 AOA
2019 Average 1,303,643 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,714,641 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 752,292.36 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

501.1820
335.4498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 379.4583, compared to 456.2761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.8178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 379.4583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 456.2761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 38.5121 AOA (High: 439.1787 / Low: 400.6667). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2421 AOA (High: 490.3643 / Low: 484.1222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±38.5121
December Spread (Stable) ±6.2421

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 11.4472 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 486.4638) against the same month in 2019 (average: 337.2958), the exchange rate shifted by +149.1680 (+44.22%).

2020 Avg (November) 486.4638
2019 Avg (November) 337.2958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.6811 342.9282 349.2608
February 354.6344 347.8491 351.2437
March 380.6946 349.3830 362.1168
April 401.2211 379.4942 394.9432
May 415.8233 384.2731 398.4425
June 432.3212 405.4858 420.7426
July 418.8889 400.6667 409.2953
August 439.1787 400.6667 427.5095
September 459.1916 443.9267 453.4398
October 487.5502 458.5542 473.5773
November 493.3867 477.6820 486.4638
December 490.3643 484.1222 487.3710