2021 AOA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.4441 STD

YEARLY LOW

30.9229 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.1575 STD

2021 AOA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 38.4441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 30.9229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5212 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1960 to the December average rate of 37.6413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.4441 was down 14.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.8329, 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 192,221 STD

2020 Average 188,120 STD

Yearly Trough Low 154,614 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,606.13 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.2858

30.5514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to STD 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 31.9159, compared to 34.3991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.5582 STD (High: 37.4916 / Low: 34.9334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1487 STD (High: 35.1104 / Low: 34.9617).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5582

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1487

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 0.7477 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 37.6413) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.5442), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0971 (+19.33%).

2021 Avg (December) 37.6413

2020 Avg (December) 31.5442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.5123	31.1053	31.1960
February	31.9797	30.9229	31.2688
March	33.5673	32.2847	33.0114
April	33.1954	31.4875	32.2637
May	32.3005	31.6621	31.8773
June	32.3005	31.5807	31.8780
July	32.4120	31.8063	32.1025
August	32.7834	32.3622	32.5474
September	35.1006	32.7268	33.5629
October	35.1104	34.9617	35.0292
November	37.4916	34.9334	35.5115
December	38.4441	37.3570	37.6413