YEARLY HIGH
102.0082 AOA
YEARLY LOW
86.3928 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.0979 AOA

2021 CNY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 102.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 86.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6154 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.2773 to the December average rate of 88.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 102.0082 was up 0.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 101.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,550,205 AOA
2020 Average 2,102,841 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,159,820 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,385.18 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

102.5562
87.2088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 99.6125, compared to 94.5834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.5834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 5.8659 AOA (High: 101.4656 / Low: 95.5996). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8299 AOA (High: 93.5533 / Low: 92.7234).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.8659
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8299

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 5.2082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 101.2773) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.6019), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6754 (+43.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 101.2773
2020 Avg (January) 70.6019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.0082 100.1316 101.2773
February 101.6230 98.1907 100.8197
March 97.4266 94.4789 95.6114
April 101.4656 95.5996 98.6070
May 101.9714 100.2044 101.1845
June 100.6096 99.2748 100.1749
July 99.7865 98.1386 99.1227
August 98.8349 97.9022 98.3411
September 98.1376 92.7430 95.7076
October 93.5533 92.7234 93.0993
November 93.8973 88.7981 92.7419
December 89.2132 86.3928 88.4878