YEARLY HIGH
3.2056 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.0779 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4219 AOA

2019 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 3.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 2.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1277 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2242 to the December average rate of 3.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.2056 was up 29.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,602,789 AOA
2018 Average 1,030,664 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,038,947 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563,842.42 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.1630
2.0823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 2.2391, compared to 2.6047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.7818 AOA (High: 3.1946 / Low: 2.4128). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 AOA (High: 2.2605 / Low: 2.2399).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7818
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 3.0442) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7300 (+31.55%).

2019 Avg (November) 3.0442
2018 Avg (November) 2.3141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2340 2.2116 2.2242
February 2.2605 2.2399 2.2500
March 2.2718 2.2489 2.2594
April 2.2828 2.2380 2.2546
May 2.3074 2.1595 2.2500
June 2.2793 2.0779 2.1965
July 2.1968 2.1186 2.1723
August 2.3055 2.1901 2.2570
September 2.4048 2.3082 2.3457
October 3.1946 2.4128 2.7363
November 3.2056 2.9571 3.0442
December 3.1688 2.9570 3.0729