YEARLY HIGH
183.1571 AOA
YEARLY LOW
132.4433 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.9638 AOA

2020 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 183.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 132.4433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7138 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.2687 to the December average rate of 179.9713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 183.1571 was up 34.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 136.5967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 915,785 AOA
2019 Average 500,964 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 662,217 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,568.79 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

186.4255
129.5272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 146.7179, compared to 171.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.4918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.7179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.2097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 13.2649 AOA (High: 165.1243 / Low: 151.8594). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0339 AOA (High: 136.3253 / Low: 135.2915).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.2649
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0339

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 5.5609 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 181.6840) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.0895), the exchange rate shifted by +51.5945 (+39.66%).

2020 Avg (November) 181.6840
2019 Avg (November) 130.0895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.3877 132.4433 134.2687
February 136.3253 135.2915 135.8264
March 147.7312 135.0736 139.7058
April 155.8635 147.3991 153.3693
May 161.9519 149.6842 155.1173
June 166.5284 157.0269 162.0197
July 160.4931 151.8594 156.4588
August 165.1243 151.8594 160.8946
September 172.2768 166.2566 170.3473
October 182.7811 173.1649 177.9021
November 183.1571 177.4995 181.6840
December 181.1050 179.1659 179.9713