YEARLY HIGH
0.8530 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6751 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7845 AOA

2021 MWK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.8530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1779 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8482 to the December average rate of 0.6915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8530 was down 3.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,265 AOA
2020 Average 3,886 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,376 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889.69 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8639
0.6758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.8208, compared to 0.7483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0456 AOA (High: 0.7802 / Low: 0.7347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 AOA (High: 0.7354 / Low: 0.7303).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.8482) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1842 (+27.74%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.8482
2020 Avg (January) 0.6640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8530 0.8394 0.8482
February 0.8500 0.8142 0.8378
March 0.8070 0.7859 0.7956
April 0.8385 0.7998 0.8174
May 0.8306 0.8049 0.8206
June 0.8128 0.8008 0.8053
July 0.8103 0.7856 0.7948
August 0.7899 0.7806 0.7842
September 0.7802 0.7347 0.7599
October 0.7354 0.7303 0.7327
November 0.7344 0.6919 0.7264
December 0.7010 0.6751 0.6915