YEARLY HIGH
12.0592 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.8949 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6813 AOA

2020 SDG to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 12.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 8.8949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1643 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7904 to the December average rate of 11.8576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.0592 was up 9.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,296 AOA
2019 Average 39,848 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 44,475 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,821.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.2356
8.9300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 10.0888, compared to 11.2738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.1226 AOA (High: 10.1287 / Low: 9.0060). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1126 AOA (High: 11.9258 / Low: 11.8132).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1226
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 11.9601) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.5007), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4594 (+13.90%).

2020 Avg (November) 11.9601
2019 Avg (November) 10.5007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9736 10.1287 10.7904
February 10.1287 9.0060 9.5548
March 9.7049 8.8949 9.2054
April 10.2615 9.7005 10.0985
May 10.6582 9.8553 10.2133
June 10.9644 10.3450 10.6703
July 10.5678 9.9986 10.2991
August 10.8627 9.9986 10.5948
September 11.3429 10.9448 11.2133
October 12.0399 11.3965 11.7176
November 12.0592 11.6822 11.9601
December 11.9258 11.8132 11.8576