YEARLY HIGH
186.8786 AOA
YEARLY LOW
155.3470 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.5643 AOA

2021 PGK to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 186.8786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 155.3470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.5315 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.6156 to the December average rate of 159.6929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 186.8786 was down 1.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 190.1272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934,393 AOA
2020 Average 833,856 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 776,735 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,657.67 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

188.2079
157.1006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 182.4790, compared to 172.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.4790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.6497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 10.7893 AOA (High: 180.5497 / Low: 169.7604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3366 AOA (High: 170.5155 / Low: 168.1789).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.7893
October Spread (Stable) ±2.3366

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.4585 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 185.6156) against the same month in 2020 (average: 143.6665), the exchange rate shifted by +41.9491 (+29.20%).

2021 Avg (January) 185.6156
2020 Avg (January) 143.6665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.8786 183.0440 185.6156
February 186.5244 178.8855 184.2425
March 178.9355 173.8541 176.2992
April 186.5329 176.6442 181.7617
May 186.1419 181.0160 184.3332
June 185.0107 180.5179 182.6215
July 184.1787 180.1020 182.7293
August 181.8930 178.5728 180.3887
September 180.5497 169.7604 175.4240
October 170.5155 168.1789 169.5116
November 170.3138 160.0958 168.1514
December 161.8268 155.3470 159.6929