YEARLY HIGH
1.7521 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.3171 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5207 AOA

2020 NGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 1.7521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4349 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3495 to the December average rate of 1.7076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7521 was up 27.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,752,066 AOA
2019 Average 1,013,329 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,317,142 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,923.83 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7700
1.3112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 1.4176, compared to 1.6237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1447 AOA (High: 1.5245 / Low: 1.3799). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 AOA (High: 1.3696 / Low: 1.3465).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1447
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.7318) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4242 (+32.44%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.7318
2019 Avg (November) 1.3077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3732 1.3171 1.3495
February 1.3696 1.3465 1.3585
March 1.4739 1.3342 1.3718
April 1.5245 1.3799 1.4511
May 1.5120 1.4021 1.4518
June 1.5703 1.4754 1.5227
July 1.5070 1.4244 1.4696
August 1.5595 1.4244 1.5212
September 1.6473 1.5664 1.6166
October 1.7490 1.6484 1.6956
November 1.7521 1.6956 1.7318
December 1.7332 1.6592 1.7076