YEARLY HIGH
45.0521 AOA
YEARLY LOW
28.5064 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3129 AOA

2020 NAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 45.0521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 28.5064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5457 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0523 to the December average rate of 44.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.0521 was up 31.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.3865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,261 AOA
2019 Average 125,930 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 142,532 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,728.59 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

45.4667
28.7087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 32.2300, compared to 38.3958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 6.1113 AOA (High: 41.1058 / Low: 34.9945). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0050 AOA (High: 34.5502 / Low: 33.5452).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.1113
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 44.0702) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0294 (+33.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 44.0702
2019 Avg (December) 33.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5502 33.5452 34.0523
February 33.5679 31.9890 33.0328
March 32.0867 28.8923 30.6183
April 31.2400 28.5064 30.1052
May 33.9084 29.5655 31.1032
June 36.0219 33.1480 34.4682
July 34.5463 33.3889 34.0164
August 34.6231 32.9578 33.7886
September 38.5995 34.8847 36.9283
October 41.1058 34.9945 39.0116
November 43.3736 40.8036 42.5597
December 45.0521 42.6452 44.0702