2021 SCR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SCR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SCR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 49.6560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 28.6943.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9617 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8882 to the December average rate of 41.9179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 49.6560 was up 25.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.6213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SCR 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 35.6121, compared to 44.3841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7720 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 16.8692 AOA (High: 47.1567 / Low: 30.2875). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8809 AOA (High: 31.0084 / Low: 30.1275).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7777 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 46.4951) against the same month in 2020 (average: 32.8015), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6936 (+41.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0084 | 30.1275 | 30.8882 |
| February | 31.3320 | 30.0927 | 30.7875 |
| March | 30.7206 | 28.6943 | 29.4188 |
| April | 47.1567 | 30.2875 | 39.8444 |
| May | 44.2301 | 38.9222 | 41.3462 |
| June | 44.0065 | 38.9059 | 41.3872 |
| July | 47.7259 | 39.2646 | 43.5010 |
| August | 49.6560 | 41.5492 | 46.4951 |
| September | 49.0075 | 42.7328 | 47.1180 |
| October | 46.6613 | 39.9475 | 43.3403 |
| November | 46.3541 | 39.8156 | 43.9323 |
| December | 44.4588 | 37.6636 | 41.9179 |