YEARLY HIGH
0.7318 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6118 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6962 AOA

2021 KPW to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.7318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1200 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7286 to the December average rate of 0.6263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7318 was down 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,659 AOA
2020 Average 3,216 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,059 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.13 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7388
0.6161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7162, compared to 0.6761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0387 AOA (High: 0.7044 / Low: 0.6657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AOA (High: 0.6657 / Low: 0.6633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.7147) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0942 (+15.18%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.7147
2020 Avg (April) 0.6205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7306 0.7222 0.7286
February 0.7291 0.7066 0.7242
March 0.7000 0.6828 0.6918
April 0.7318 0.6975 0.7147
May 0.7278 0.7133 0.7229
June 0.7219 0.7133 0.7152
July 0.7168 0.7096 0.7133
August 0.7096 0.7050 0.7079
September 0.7044 0.6657 0.6867
October 0.6657 0.6633 0.6642
November 0.6656 0.6279 0.6584
December 0.6319 0.6118 0.6263