YEARLY HIGH
949.3903 AOA
YEARLY LOW
666.0861 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
807.3610 AOA

2020 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 949.3903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 666.0861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.3043 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 674.6114 to the December average rate of 942.7976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 949.3903 was up 38.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 685.5833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,746,952 AOA
2019 Average 2,522,409 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,330,430 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,416,521.34 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

969.6162
647.7928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 732.6060, compared to 882.1160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 149.5100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 732.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 882.1160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 73.0435 AOA (High: 852.5353 / Low: 779.4917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2070 AOA (High: 682.4990 / Low: 671.2921).

August Spread (Volatile) ±73.0435
February Spread (Stable) ±11.2070

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 22.4399 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.4399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 942.7976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 656.4852), the exchange rate shifted by +286.3124 (+43.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 942.7976
2019 Avg (December) 656.4852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 684.9250 666.0861 674.6114
February 682.4990 671.2921 677.2089
March 733.3758 675.8067 697.6911
April 774.8809 732.6499 761.5806
May 805.5351 741.9276 770.6495
June 835.3091 786.6101 813.8942
July 806.2524 777.8253 791.4542
August 852.5353 779.4917 827.1875
September 887.5235 859.5591 875.9402
October 940.0974 888.7636 915.1013
November 948.9267 921.1378 940.2149
December 949.3903 935.9824 942.7976