YEARLY HIGH
178.8593 AOA
YEARLY LOW
135.6795 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.6747 AOA

2021 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 178.8593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 135.6795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1798 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.9221 to the December average rate of 138.0913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 178.8593 was down 1.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 180.8928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,577,187 AOA
2020 Average 2,980,956 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,713,590 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863,596.92 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

179.7052
134.3082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 171.2822, compared to 154.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.2149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.2822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 16.6011 AOA (High: 166.8710 / Low: 150.2699). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4231 AOA (High: 152.0834 / Low: 149.6602).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.6011
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4231

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 14.3204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 175.9221) against the same month in 2020 (average: 127.7717), the exchange rate shifted by +48.1505 (+37.68%).

2021 Avg (January) 175.9221
2020 Avg (January) 127.7717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.8593 174.2675 175.9221
February 176.9249 170.0677 175.3290
March 167.6796 157.6082 161.0087
April 174.3165 160.7004 168.7014
May 176.7740 171.6840 174.6832
June 175.8755 167.2964 172.0488
July 169.9984 164.1893 166.5057
August 166.4800 162.1705 164.1416
September 166.8710 150.2699 159.3214
October 152.0834 149.6602 150.9693
November 151.2856 137.4731 145.3744
December 139.4318 135.6795 138.0913