YEARLY HIGH
0.0736 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0554 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0629 AOA

2020 SLL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0653 to the December average rate of 0.0647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0736 was up 10.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368 AOA
2019 Average 231 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 277 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.13 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0678
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0630, compared to 0.0628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0164 AOA (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AOA (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0641).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0625) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+64.31%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0625
2019 Avg (April) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0663 0.0644 0.0653
February 0.0663 0.0648 0.0653
March 0.0706 0.0647 0.0669
April 0.0736 0.0572 0.0625
May 0.0604 0.0554 0.0578
June 0.0623 0.0586 0.0605
July 0.0601 0.0564 0.0583
August 0.0608 0.0564 0.0595
September 0.0640 0.0612 0.0629
October 0.0668 0.0643 0.0654
November 0.0668 0.0627 0.0656
December 0.0649 0.0641 0.0647