YEARLY HIGH
82.4955 AOA
YEARLY LOW
68.0251 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.1152 AOA

2021 SBD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 82.4955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 68.0251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4704 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.9222 to the December average rate of 69.6876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 82.4955 was up 0.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 82.4744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412,478 AOA
2020 Average 352,018 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 340,126 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,352.11 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

83.1457
68.4641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 80.6827, compared to 75.5477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.6827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.5477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 4.4418 AOA (High: 74.5185 / Low: 70.0767). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2627 AOA (High: 74.3879 / Low: 74.1252).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.4418
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2627

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 4.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 81.9222) against the same month in 2020 (average: 59.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8965 (+38.79%).

2021 Avg (January) 81.9222
2020 Avg (January) 59.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.4955 80.5716 81.9222
February 81.8126 79.6468 81.4315
March 78.8682 76.5858 78.0615
April 82.3253 78.5985 80.5585
May 82.2817 80.5660 81.6277
June 81.2448 80.2815 80.4948
July 80.3464 79.2200 79.8475
August 79.3085 78.7125 79.1104
September 78.6432 74.3265 76.6950
October 74.3879 74.1252 74.2552
November 74.5185 70.0767 73.6906
December 70.4872 68.0251 69.6876