2020 SAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.8145 AOA

YEARLY LOW

128.5253 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.2443 AOA

2020 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 177.8145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 128.5253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.2891 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.3095 to the December average rate of 174.6997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 177.8145 was up 34.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 132.6107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 889,072 AOA

2019 Average 486,314 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 642,627 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,445.71 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

180.9890

125.7023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 142.2821, compared to 166.2065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.9245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.2065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 12.7502 AOA (High: 160.1732 / Low: 147.4230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0744 AOA (High: 132.3401 / Low: 131.2658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.7502

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0744

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 5.3299 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 176.3818) against the same month in 2019 (average: 126.3012), the exchange rate shifted by +50.0806 (+39.65%).

2020 Avg (November) 176.3818

2019 Avg (November) 126.3012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.3688	128.5253	130.3095
February	132.3401	131.2658	131.8321
March	142.8961	131.0478	135.4553
April	151.0037	142.6565	148.5146
May	156.9666	145.0507	150.3761
June	161.6233	152.2590	157.2047
July	155.8053	147.4066	151.8748
August	160.1732	147.4230	156.2369
September	167.2263	161.3590	165.3577
October	177.4563	168.0962	172.6882
November	177.8145	172.3348	176.3818
December	175.8307	174.2063	174.6997