YEARLY HIGH
2.1624 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.6581 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8327 KRW

2021 AOA to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5043 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6772 to the December average rate of 2.1014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1624 was down 12.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4813, 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 10,812 KRW
2020 Average 10,314 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,291 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,521.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1438
1.6348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to KRW 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 1.7347, compared to 1.9308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1568 KRW (High: 1.9804 / Low: 1.8236). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 KRW (High: 1.7683 / Low: 1.7262).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

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 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.1014) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4318 (+25.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.1014
2020 Avg (December) 1.6695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7058 1.6581 1.6772
February 1.7688 1.6883 1.7061
March 1.8458 1.7502 1.8154
April 1.7970 1.6911 1.7403
May 1.7461 1.7015 1.7245
June 1.7683 1.7262 1.7444
July 1.8067 1.7526 1.7831
August 1.8482 1.7903 1.8217
September 1.9804 1.8236 1.8990
October 2.0034 1.9565 1.9774
November 2.0932 1.9698 2.0023
December 2.1624 2.0721 2.1014