YEARLY HIGH
82.3821 AOA
YEARLY LOW
68.5206 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.2690 AOA

2021 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 82.3821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 68.5206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8615 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.0784 to the December average rate of 70.1597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 82.3821 was down 1.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 83.5584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411,911 AOA
2020 Average 362,421 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 342,603 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,307.66 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

83.2702
68.9679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 80.6322, compared to 75.9059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.9059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 4.4531 AOA (High: 79.1348 / Low: 74.6817). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2660 AOA (High: 74.7775 / Low: 74.5115).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.4531
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2660

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 3.7487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 81.3465) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.7730), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5735 (+14.94%).

2021 Avg (May) 81.3465
2020 Avg (May) 70.7730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.3468 81.3715 82.0784
February 82.2279 79.6271 81.6098
March 78.8397 76.8390 77.8611
April 82.3728 78.3272 80.3840
May 82.3821 80.3119 81.3465
June 81.2395 80.2579 80.5132
July 80.8661 79.7083 80.2398
August 79.7622 79.1265 79.4646
September 79.1348 74.6817 77.1155
October 74.7775 74.5115 74.6116
November 74.6147 70.3641 73.8440
December 71.0325 68.5206 70.1597