YEARLY HIGH
496.1689 AOA
YEARLY LOW
350.1156 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
420.2120 AOA

2020 SGD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 496.1689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 350.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.0533 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.8791 to the December average rate of 492.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 496.1689 was up 35.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 366.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,480,844 AOA
2019 Average 1,337,101 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,750,578 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730,266.48 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

505.6171
342.4000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 381.7776, compared to 458.6464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.8688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 381.7776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 458.6464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 39.3404 AOA (High: 441.5226 / Low: 402.1821). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4448 AOA (High: 495.0204 / Low: 488.5756).

August Spread (Volatile) ±39.3404
December Spread (Stable) ±6.4448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 12.7538 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 491.1700) against the same month in 2019 (average: 347.8283), the exchange rate shifted by +143.3417 (+41.21%).

2020 Avg (November) 491.1700
2019 Avg (November) 347.8283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 367.4986 357.1838 361.8791
February 363.3623 351.6639 356.0014
March 377.4601 350.1156 358.9986
April 400.4699 374.0068 392.2925
May 415.4322 384.0286 398.2524
June 435.9029 408.9605 423.2416
July 419.2822 402.1821 410.4878
August 441.5226 402.1821 427.9587
September 461.5577 444.7911 453.8908
October 487.1576 462.2776 476.3556
November 496.1689 482.7722 491.1700
December 495.0204 488.5756 492.0156