YEARLY HIGH
34.4180 AOA
YEARLY LOW
21.1738 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1995 AOA

2019 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 34.4180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 21.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2442 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4309 to the December average rate of 33.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.4180 was up 51.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.7105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,720,899 AOA
2018 Average 946,259 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,058,691 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 662,208.18 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

34.2012
20.8335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 22.5899, compared to 27.8092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 9.3517 AOA (High: 33.9985 / Low: 24.6468). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6281 AOA (High: 22.9700 / Low: 22.3420).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.3517
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9255 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 33.0873) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.6264), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4609 (+52.99%).

2019 Avg (December) 33.0873
2018 Avg (December) 21.6264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.5391 21.1738 22.4309
February 23.4360 22.1624 22.7103
March 22.3188 21.6828 21.9475
April 22.8738 22.2019 22.5626
May 22.9700 22.3420 22.6942
June 24.1656 22.2239 23.1936
July 25.0413 24.2036 24.6151
August 24.0683 23.4145 23.6896
September 25.0846 23.7387 24.7086
October 33.9985 24.6468 28.7438
November 33.5243 30.8670 32.0112
December 34.4180 31.8805 33.0873