YEARLY HIGH
6.7497 AOA
YEARLY LOW
4.4567 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5550 AOA

2020 XPF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 4.4567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2930 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5486 to the December average rate of 6.6857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.7497 was up 45.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,748 AOA
2019 Average 17,096 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 22,283 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,464.85 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.9018
4.3083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 4.9360, compared to 6.1741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.5512 AOA (High: 6.0089 / Low: 5.4577). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1053 AOA (High: 4.6098 / Low: 4.5045).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5512
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1053

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 0.0944 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.6857) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4328), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2529 (+50.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.6857
2019 Avg (December) 4.4328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6098 4.5045 4.5486
February 4.6094 4.4567 4.5244
March 5.0229 4.5620 4.7189
April 5.2090 4.9026 5.0856
May 5.4437 4.9533 5.1750
June 5.7303 5.3969 5.5636
July 5.5405 5.4077 5.4692
August 6.0089 5.4577 5.8092
September 6.2276 6.0369 6.1259
October 6.5398 6.1909 6.3876
November 6.6285 6.4511 6.5670
December 6.7497 6.6237 6.6857