YEARLY HIGH
47.5953 AOA
YEARLY LOW
34.4207 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5122 AOA

2021 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 47.5953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 34.4207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1746 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4891 to the December average rate of 35.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 47.5953 was up 5.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.9590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,976 AOA
2020 Average 176,853 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 172,103 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,873.08 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

47.6032
34.4240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 44.4066, compared to 40.6178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 4.8945 AOA (High: 44.3908 / Low: 39.4964). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5893 AOA (High: 46.7806 / Low: 45.1913).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.8945
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.7309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 46.5049) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.4197), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0853 (+35.11%).

2021 Avg (June) 46.5049
2020 Avg (June) 34.4197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8562 42.4917 43.4891
February 45.2120 42.4081 44.1290
March 42.5619 39.8174 41.5322
April 46.1488 42.6429 44.5310
May 46.7806 45.1913 46.2536
June 47.5953 45.0874 46.5049
July 45.3389 42.9572 44.2718
August 44.2229 41.5954 43.0353
September 44.3908 39.4964 42.4296
October 41.3095 39.3138 40.1944
November 39.9410 35.1654 38.2532
December 36.3697 34.4207 35.5223