2021 AED to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AED to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AED to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 179.3022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 149.9020.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.4003 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.5268 to the December average rate of 153.4652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 179.3022 was down 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 181.5620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AED to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 175.4938, compared to 165.6702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8236 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 9.4743 AOA (High: 172.5931 / Low: 163.1188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5717 AOA (High: 163.1003 / Low: 162.5286).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.9371 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 175.1107) against the same month in 2020 (average: 152.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0788 (+15.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 179.0095 | 176.9411 | 178.5268 |
| February | 178.6486 | 173.1399 | 177.4494 |
| March | 171.5069 | 167.3011 | 169.5123 |
| April | 179.3022 | 170.9192 | 175.1107 |
| May | 178.3183 | 174.7985 | 177.1160 |
| June | 176.8768 | 174.7795 | 175.2475 |
| July | 175.6223 | 173.8598 | 174.7681 |
| August | 173.8681 | 172.7450 | 173.4489 |
| September | 172.5931 | 163.1188 | 168.2513 |
| October | 163.1003 | 162.5286 | 162.7505 |
| November | 163.0936 | 153.8624 | 161.3369 |
| December | 154.8221 | 149.9020 | 153.4652 |