2021 SAR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 175.5771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 146.6524.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9247 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8061 to the December average rate of 150.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 175.5771 was down 1.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 177.8145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SAR to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 171.8658, compared to 162.2288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6369 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 9.2837 AOA (High: 169.0275 / Low: 159.7438). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5943 AOA (High: 159.7476 / Low: 159.1533).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 7.7782 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 171.4952) against the same month in 2020 (average: 148.5146), the exchange rate shifted by +22.9806 (+15.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 175.3082 | 173.2303 | 174.8061 |
| February | 174.9555 | 169.5663 | 173.7767 |
| March | 167.9596 | 163.8170 | 165.9999 |
| April | 175.5771 | 167.4195 | 171.4952 |
| May | 174.6373 | 171.1696 | 173.4703 |
| June | 173.2447 | 171.1542 | 171.6463 |
| July | 171.9987 | 170.2834 | 171.1509 |
| August | 170.2846 | 169.1714 | 169.8768 |
| September | 169.0275 | 159.7438 | 164.7785 |
| October | 159.7476 | 159.1533 | 159.3861 |
| November | 159.7150 | 150.6402 | 157.9794 |
| December | 151.6001 | 146.6524 | 150.2012 |