YEARLY HIGH
42.0152 AOA
YEARLY LOW
35.0476 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9190 AOA

2021 EGP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 42.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 35.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9676 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7299 to the December average rate of 35.8640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 42.0152 was down 1.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 42.6496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,076 AOA
2020 Average 183,129 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 175,238 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,837.82 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.3164
35.2775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 41.0969, compared to 38.7412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.0969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 2.2525 AOA (High: 40.3661 / Low: 38.1136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1903 AOA (High: 38.1458 / Low: 37.9555).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2525
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1903

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 1.9575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 41.7299) against the same month in 2020 (average: 30.7529), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9770 (+35.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 41.7299
2020 Avg (January) 30.7529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.0152 41.2912 41.7299
February 41.8852 40.5520 41.6066
March 40.1509 39.1140 39.6491
April 42.0015 39.9800 40.9861
May 41.8256 40.9047 41.5227
June 41.4212 40.9144 41.0871
July 41.1625 40.6508 40.9231
August 40.6763 40.4214 40.5770
September 40.3661 38.1136 39.3408
October 38.1458 37.9555 38.0459
November 38.0714 35.8849 37.6961
December 36.2009 35.0476 35.8640