YEARLY HIGH
3.5138 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.7132 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1610 AOA

2021 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.7132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8006 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4255 to the December average rate of 2.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.5138 was down 2.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.6177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,569 AOA
2020 Average 15,607 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,566 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,003.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.4897
2.7200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 3.2878, compared to 3.0341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3134 AOA (High: 3.4302 / Low: 3.1167). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 AOA (High: 3.2013 / Low: 3.1772).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3134
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.1945 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.4255) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7311 (+27.14%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.4255
2020 Avg (January) 2.6944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5138 3.3195 3.4255
February 3.3842 3.2706 3.3500
March 3.2386 3.0917 3.1554
April 3.4302 3.1167 3.2554
May 3.3456 3.2251 3.2970
June 3.2694 3.2259 3.2436
July 3.2434 3.2013 3.2232
August 3.2013 3.1772 3.1929
September 3.1803 2.9995 3.0941
October 3.0025 2.9547 2.9772
November 2.9654 2.7873 2.9330
December 2.8181 2.7132 2.7842