YEARLY HIGH
489.5832 AOA
YEARLY LOW
119.6931 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.5964 AOA

2021 LYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 489.5832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 119.6931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 369.8901 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.1678 to the December average rate of 122.4874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 489.5832 was down 0.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 493.3867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,447,916 AOA
2020 Average 2,090,007 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 598,465 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,849,450.46 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

198.0359
115.6193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 151.3511, compared to 133.8416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.5096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.3511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.8416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 343.2111 AOA (High: 489.5832 / Low: 146.3721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7994 AOA (High: 131.7426 / Low: 130.9432).

January Spread (Volatile) ±343.2111
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7994

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 45.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 191.1678) against the same month in 2020 (average: 349.2608), the exchange rate shifted by -158.0930 (-45.27%).

2021 Avg (January) 191.1678
2020 Avg (January) 349.2608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 489.5832 146.3721 191.1678
February 147.1069 143.2058 146.1628
March 141.8077 136.6232 138.5216
April 146.8677 138.4135 142.7680
May 146.7377 144.1440 145.6541
June 144.4319 142.8018 143.8326
July 143.2220 141.2530 142.2572
August 141.7467 140.1488 140.8975
September 140.4867 131.8272 136.7153
October 131.7426 130.9432 131.3221
November 131.2807 122.8457 129.3699
December 124.0789 119.6931 122.4874