YEARLY HIGH
263.0149 AOA
YEARLY LOW
211.6664 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.3233 AOA

2021 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 263.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 211.6664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3485 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.9101 to the December average rate of 217.2698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 263.0149 was up 1.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 259.5127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,315,074 AOA
2020 Average 1,089,745 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,058,332 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,742.54 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

265.2741
212.9058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 255.6333, compared to 237.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.6200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.6333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 14.8649 AOA (High: 247.5990 / Low: 232.7341). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2642 AOA (High: 232.8564 / Low: 231.5922).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.8649
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2642

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 13.6768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 260.9101) against the same month in 2020 (average: 185.7741), the exchange rate shifted by +75.1360 (+40.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 260.9101
2020 Avg (January) 185.7741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 263.0149 257.8575 260.9101
February 261.1513 251.9907 259.4795
March 251.3471 244.0013 246.7100
April 260.1297 245.8914 253.8086
May 260.3467 255.4390 258.1375
June 255.5745 252.5439 254.7540
July 254.7638 249.1617 251.8533
August 249.6595 246.3420 248.2693
September 247.5990 232.7341 241.3175
October 232.8564 231.5922 232.4231
November 233.8656 220.4530 230.9466
December 220.4537 211.6664 217.2698