YEARLY HIGH
4.2137 AOA
YEARLY LOW
3.0930 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5751 AOA

2020 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 4.2137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 3.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1207 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1595 to the December average rate of 4.0891, 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 4.2137 was up 31.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2056, 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 2,106,848 AOA
2019 Average 1,211,460 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,546,497 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560,351.09 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2508
3.0603
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 3.3422, compared to 3.8080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.3315 AOA (High: 3.6300 / Low: 3.2985). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 AOA (High: 3.2132 / Low: 3.1927).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3315
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

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 0.1554 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.1516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0442), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1074 (+36.38%).

2020 Avg (November) 4.1516
2019 Avg (November) 3.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2145 3.0979 3.1595
February 3.2132 3.1927 3.2033
March 3.3569 3.0930 3.2121
April 3.5305 3.2244 3.3936
May 3.6643 3.3992 3.5225
June 3.6478 3.4432 3.5622
July 3.4962 3.2985 3.4067
August 3.6300 3.2985 3.4860
September 3.7821 3.6598 3.7358
October 4.1477 3.8197 3.9785
November 4.2137 4.0600 4.1516
December 4.1180 4.0751 4.0891