YEARLY HIGH
16.7516 AOA
YEARLY LOW
12.5412 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1007 AOA

2021 MUR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 16.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.5412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2104 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5929 to the December average rate of 12.9416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.7516 was up 0.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.7227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,758 AOA
2020 Average 73,689 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 62,706 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,052.18 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.9580
12.5765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 16.0262, compared to 14.1752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.9813 AOA (High: 14.9698 / Low: 13.9884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2739 AOA (High: 16.7516 / Low: 16.4777).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9813
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2739

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 0.8872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 16.5929) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.3613), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2316 (+24.19%).

2021 Avg (January) 16.5929
2020 Avg (January) 13.3613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7516 16.4777 16.5929
February 16.5752 15.9572 16.3940
March 15.8277 15.2671 15.5068
April 16.2983 15.3431 15.9059
May 16.2527 15.5445 16.0453
June 15.8650 15.0233 15.7126
July 15.1345 14.8198 14.9998
August 15.0427 14.7393 14.9382
September 14.9698 13.9884 14.5300
October 14.0888 13.7399 13.9583
November 13.8662 12.9917 13.6831
December 13.1477 12.5412 12.9416