YEARLY HIGH
0.1358 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1114 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1179 RUB

2021 AOA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.1114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1136 to the December average rate of 0.1310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1358 was down 15.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1599, 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 679 RUB
2020 Average 628 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 557 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1329
0.1109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to RUB 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 0.1154, compared to 0.1204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 RUB (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1185). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 RUB (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1125).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1310) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+16.07%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1310
2020 Avg (December) 0.1129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1162 0.1115 0.1136
February 0.1172 0.1124 0.1141
March 0.1230 0.1172 0.1197
April 0.1233 0.1135 0.1184
May 0.1150 0.1125 0.1137
June 0.1146 0.1114 0.1128
July 0.1164 0.1135 0.1152
August 0.1170 0.1143 0.1155
September 0.1214 0.1150 0.1180
October 0.1215 0.1164 0.1193
November 0.1311 0.1185 0.1232
December 0.1358 0.1292 0.1310