YEARLY HIGH
9.0201 AOA
YEARLY LOW
7.3092 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4869 AOA

2021 BTN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 9.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 7.3092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7108 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9693 to the December average rate of 7.4853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.0201 was up 0.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.9942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,100 AOA
2020 Average 39,071 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 36,546 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,554.21 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.1177
7.3369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to AOA 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 8.7990, compared to 8.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.6017 AOA (High: 8.6766 / Low: 8.0749). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1149 AOA (High: 8.6837 / Low: 8.5688).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4758 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 8.9693) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.8631), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1061 (+30.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 8.9693
2020 Avg (January) 6.8631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0201 8.8889 8.9693
February 9.0117 8.6959 8.9684
March 8.6608 8.4660 8.5656
April 8.8443 8.3904 8.6542
May 8.9724 8.7889 8.8859
June 8.8189 8.6574 8.7506
July 8.6837 8.5688 8.6215
August 8.7037 8.5560 8.5905
September 8.6766 8.0749 8.4055
October 8.0806 7.9235 7.9849
November 8.0690 7.5246 7.9611
December 7.5568 7.3092 7.4853