YEARLY HIGH
0.8457 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.5328 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6215 AOA

2019 XOF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XOF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.8457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3130 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5400 to the December average rate of 0.8064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 49.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8457 was up 56.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,229 AOA
2018 Average 2,259 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,664 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,564.95 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8331
0.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 0.5521, compared to 0.6909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.2144 AOA (High: 0.8446 / Low: 0.6302). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 AOA (High: 0.5949 / Low: 0.5885).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2144
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.7981) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2609 (+48.58%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.7981
2018 Avg (November) 0.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5461 0.5328 0.5400
February 0.5457 0.5378 0.5424
March 0.5527 0.5371 0.5441
April 0.5525 0.5425 0.5465
May 0.5639 0.5518 0.5579
June 0.5913 0.5629 0.5818
July 0.5949 0.5885 0.5919
August 0.6201 0.5943 0.6106
September 0.6281 0.6050 0.6173
October 0.8446 0.6302 0.7213
November 0.8457 0.7740 0.7981
December 0.8284 0.7762 0.8064