YEARLY HIGH
39.6213 AOA
YEARLY LOW
30.4118 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9728 AOA

2020 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 39.6213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 30.4118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2094 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7847 to the December average rate of 30.9223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.6213 was up 3.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 198,106 AOA
2019 Average 133,353 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 152,059 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,047.18 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.8550
30.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 34.9331, compared to 33.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 7.5636 AOA (High: 39.3527 / Low: 31.7891). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6933 AOA (High: 31.4670 / Low: 30.7736).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.5636
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8903 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 37.2248) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.0664), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1584 (+61.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 37.2248
2019 Avg (March) 23.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5877 35.0629 35.7847
February 37.0878 35.7472 36.1938
March 39.6213 35.8890 37.2248
April 39.3527 31.7891 34.3345
May 34.2727 30.4118 32.4866
June 36.0773 32.5030 33.5744
July 33.2053 31.0647 32.2619
August 33.5790 31.0647 32.8015
September 34.9471 33.8341 34.5497
October 35.6134 34.0821 35.0412
November 34.4497 31.0600 32.4978
December 31.4670 30.7736 30.9223