2021 AFN to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AFN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AFN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 8.5238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.7312.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7927 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4809 to the December average rate of 5.5452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.5238 was down 1.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.6725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AFN 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 8.2949, compared to 6.9007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3942 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.1584 AOA (High: 5.8896 / Low: 4.7312). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1227 AOA (High: 8.5238 / Low: 8.4011).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8485 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 8.4809) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.3322), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1487 (+33.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5238 | 8.4011 | 8.4809 |
| February | 8.5002 | 8.2061 | 8.4297 |
| March | 8.1551 | 7.9341 | 8.0381 |
| April | 8.4928 | 8.0073 | 8.2770 |
| May | 8.4669 | 8.1706 | 8.3629 |
| June | 8.2765 | 8.1258 | 8.1804 |
| July | 8.1388 | 7.8573 | 8.0259 |
| August | 8.0010 | 7.3608 | 7.6725 |
| September | 7.3847 | 6.7939 | 7.1308 |
| October | 6.7052 | 6.5716 | 6.6359 |
| November | 6.6109 | 5.8740 | 6.3936 |
| December | 5.8896 | 4.7312 | 5.5452 |