YEARLY HIGH
246.7577 AOA
YEARLY LOW
178.4341 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.1747 AOA

2020 XCD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 246.7577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 178.4341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.3236 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.8884 to the December average rate of 242.5145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 246.7577 was up 34.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 184.0293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,233,788 AOA
2019 Average 674,908 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 892,170 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,618.10 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

251.1623
174.4999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 197.6723, compared to 230.6771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 197.6723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.6771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 17.6833 AOA (High: 222.2753 / Low: 204.5920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3804 AOA (High: 183.6638 / Low: 182.2834).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.6833
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 7.4946 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 244.7738) against the same month in 2019 (average: 175.2594), the exchange rate shifted by +69.5144 (+39.66%).

2020 Avg (November) 244.7738
2019 Avg (November) 175.2594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.7352 178.4341 180.8884
February 183.6638 182.2834 182.9916
March 198.5828 182.0090 188.2054
April 209.9721 198.5828 206.6307
May 218.1891 201.6614 209.0348
June 224.3548 211.5539 218.2830
July 216.2587 204.5920 210.7883
August 222.2753 204.5920 216.8169
September 232.0993 223.9552 229.4937
October 246.2511 233.3026 239.6757
November 246.7577 239.1519 244.7738
December 244.0266 241.8327 242.5145