YEARLY HIGH
180.8928 AOA
YEARLY LOW
120.9010 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.9902 AOA

2020 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 180.8928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 120.9010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.9918 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.7717 to the December average rate of 178.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.8928 was up 38.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 130.4425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,617,856 AOA
2019 Average 1,899,231 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,418,021 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199,835.44 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

183.4125
120.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 133.3127, compared to 164.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.3549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.3127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.6677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 17.0583 AOA (High: 146.6068 / Low: 129.5485). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5737 AOA (High: 129.2825 / Low: 126.7087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.0583
January Spread (Stable) ±2.5737

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6766 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 178.2068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 123.8340), the exchange rate shifted by +54.3728 (+43.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 178.2068
2019 Avg (December) 123.8340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.2825 126.7087 127.7717
February 128.4454 124.1678 126.1496
March 131.7611 120.9010 126.8623
April 137.5013 127.4773 133.5113
May 146.6068 129.5485 136.2258
June 154.0945 145.2990 149.3558
July 150.5414 144.0327 146.6791
August 163.0658 147.5220 157.4450
September 167.0621 157.5911 163.3498
October 170.7084 164.0442 167.9885
November 176.7641 167.9635 174.3368
December 180.8928 175.8255 178.2068