2021 BWP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.2525 AOA

YEARLY LOW

46.8182 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.6232 AOA

2021 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 61.2525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 46.8182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4343 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7607 to the December average rate of 48.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 61.2525 was up 0.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 60.8261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306,262 AOA

2020 Average 253,214 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 234,091 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,171.66 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

61.7874

46.8257

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BWP 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 59.2656, compared to 53.9808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 4.9179 AOA (High: 57.7628 / Low: 52.8449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2478 AOA (High: 53.6226 / Low: 52.3748).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9179

October Spread (Stable) ±1.2478

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4875 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 60.5406) against the same month in 2020 (average: 46.8632), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6774 (+29.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 60.5406

2020 Avg (May) 46.8632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.8076	58.9996	59.7607
February	60.5605	57.8881	59.8296
March	57.1972	55.0980	56.3421
April	60.9513	56.8707	59.0594
May	61.2525	59.9318	60.5406
June	60.8671	59.0020	60.0611
July	59.5438	57.3109	58.3596
August	58.4200	56.1672	57.1947
September	57.7628	52.8449	55.8278
October	53.6226	52.3748	53.1391
November	52.6594	48.0921	51.2909
December	48.5710	46.8182	48.0725