YEARLY HIGH
0.1761 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.1387 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1628 AOA

2021 MGA to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MGA to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.1761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0374 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1722 to the December average rate of 0.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1761 was down 0.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 881 AOA
2020 Average 759 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 694 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.99 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1764
0.1390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1706, compared to 0.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0106 AOA (High: 0.1617 / Low: 0.1511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AOA (High: 0.1530 / Low: 0.1501).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.1732) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0397 (+29.75%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.1732
2020 Avg (February) 0.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1749 0.1664 0.1722
February 0.1761 0.1709 0.1732
March 0.1681 0.1626 0.1650
April 0.1745 0.1648 0.1697
May 0.1745 0.1710 0.1730
June 0.1722 0.1663 0.1703
July 0.1709 0.1641 0.1673
August 0.1685 0.1618 0.1638
September 0.1617 0.1511 0.1573
October 0.1530 0.1501 0.1511
November 0.1510 0.1418 0.1489
December 0.1444 0.1387 0.1421