YEARLY HIGH
7.8305 AOA
YEARLY LOW
4.4661 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6458 AOA

2019 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 7.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.4661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3644 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6503 to the December average rate of 7.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.8305 was up 65.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.7307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,153 AOA
2018 Average 19,953 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 22,331 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,821.97 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.8669
4.3579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.9182, compared to 6.3734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.9848 AOA (High: 7.7771 / Low: 5.7923). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1006 AOA (High: 4.7984 / Low: 4.6978).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9848
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 7.4188) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.6596), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7592 (+59.22%).

2019 Avg (November) 7.4188
2018 Avg (November) 4.6596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7690 4.4661 4.6503
February 4.7984 4.6978 4.7656
March 4.9714 4.7373 4.8423
April 5.0411 4.8548 4.9428
May 5.1253 4.9713 5.0387
June 5.4387 5.0376 5.2695
July 5.5188 5.3905 5.4731
August 5.5766 5.3908 5.4590
September 5.8302 5.4205 5.6612
October 7.7771 5.7923 6.6539
November 7.8305 7.1695 7.4188
December 7.7971 7.3115 7.5745