2020 WST to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

259.5127 AOA

YEARLY LOW

182.0504 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

217.8763 AOA

2020 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 259.5127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 182.0504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.4624 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.7741 to the December average rate of 256.9785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 259.5127 was up 37.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 188.2467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,297,564 AOA

2019 Average 693,233 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 910,252 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,311.77 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

264.2011

177.5303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 196.9183, compared to 238.8344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.9160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.9183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.8344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 18.0878 AOA (High: 215.5824 / Low: 197.4946). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0744 AOA (High: 186.4500 / Low: 182.3756).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.0878

February Spread (Stable) ±4.0744

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 3.7218 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 256.9785) against the same month in 2019 (average: 180.3016), the exchange rate shifted by +76.6769 (+42.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 256.9785

2019 Avg (December) 180.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	188.9015	182.7550	185.7741
February	186.4500	182.3756	184.7529
March	197.2763	182.0504	187.1133
April	205.8079	192.0806	201.0901
May	215.5824	197.4946	204.3456
June	225.9724	207.9458	218.4340
July	219.2353	210.7865	214.7122
August	230.4733	212.4999	223.6016
September	240.8895	231.6928	236.9248
October	254.6184	237.4001	246.0678
November	257.8014	251.1751	254.7212
December	259.5127	254.4289	256.9785