YEARLY HIGH
0.0285 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 EGP

2021 AOA to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0285 was down 14.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143 EGP
2020 Average 138 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 119 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0283
0.0236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to EGP 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 EGP (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0262).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0279) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+16.48%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0279
2020 Avg (December) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0242 0.0238 0.0240
February 0.0247 0.0239 0.0240
March 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
April 0.0250 0.0238 0.0244
May 0.0244 0.0239 0.0241
June 0.0244 0.0241 0.0243
July 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
August 0.0247 0.0246 0.0246
September 0.0262 0.0248 0.0254
October 0.0263 0.0262 0.0263
November 0.0279 0.0263 0.0265
December 0.0285 0.0276 0.0279