YEARLY HIGH
9.0270 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.2543 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0047 AOA

2020 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 9.0270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 6.2543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7728 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9006 to the December average rate of 8.8598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.0270 was up 15.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.8305, 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 45,135 AOA
2019 Average 28,256 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 31,271 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,863.86 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.0621
6.6339
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 7.6965, compared to 8.3130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1771 AOA (High: 7.4314 / Low: 6.2543). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2681 AOA (High: 8.0180 / Low: 7.7499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1771
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2681

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8704 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.8598) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.5745), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2853 (+16.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.8598
2019 Avg (December) 7.5745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0180 7.7499 7.9006
February 7.8843 7.3821 7.7066
March 7.4314 6.2543 6.8362
April 7.7470 6.8192 7.4554
May 8.2985 7.3851 7.7688
June 8.7888 8.1324 8.5114
July 8.2897 7.4327 7.9676
August 8.1436 7.4327 7.9338
September 8.3752 7.8184 8.1567
October 8.6227 8.0636 8.3508
November 8.7564 8.2609 8.6090
December 9.0270 8.6168 8.8598