YEARLY HIGH
49.6560 AOA
YEARLY LOW
28.6943 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9981 AOA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,280 AOA
2020 Average 169,816 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 143,472 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,808.35 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

48.8879
27.6489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.6121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.8692
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (August) 46.4951
2020 Avg (August) 32.8015

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