YEARLY HIGH
0.0797 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0597 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 MUR

2021 AOA to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0603 to the December average rate of 0.0773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0797 was up 2.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0776, 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 399 MUR
2020 Average 342 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 298 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.21 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0790
0.0586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to MUR 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 0.0624, compared to 0.0708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 MUR (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0721). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0597).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0773) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+27.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0773
2020 Avg (December) 0.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0607 0.0597 0.0603
February 0.0627 0.0603 0.0610
March 0.0655 0.0632 0.0645
April 0.0652 0.0614 0.0629
May 0.0643 0.0615 0.0623
June 0.0666 0.0630 0.0637
July 0.0675 0.0661 0.0667
August 0.0678 0.0665 0.0669
September 0.0715 0.0668 0.0689
October 0.0728 0.0710 0.0716
November 0.0770 0.0721 0.0731
December 0.0797 0.0761 0.0773