YEARLY HIGH
47.5993 AOA
YEARLY LOW
34.4207 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5221 AOA

2021 SZL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 47.5993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 34.4207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1786 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.4459 to the December average rate of 35.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 47.5993 was up 5.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.9557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,996 AOA
2020 Average 176,844 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 172,103 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,893.16 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

47.5595
34.4137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 44.3983, compared to 40.6459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.3983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 4.9135 AOA (High: 44.3995 / Low: 39.4860). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5519 AOA (High: 46.7814 / Low: 45.2296).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9135
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.7505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 46.4640) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.4518), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0122 (+34.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 46.4640
2020 Avg (June) 34.4518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8387 42.4933 43.4459
February 45.2159 42.4287 44.1293
March 42.5783 39.8149 41.5551
April 46.1542 42.6567 44.5487
May 46.7814 45.2296 46.2472
June 47.5993 45.0904 46.4640
July 45.4934 42.9455 44.3267
August 44.4340 41.5755 43.0356
September 44.3995 39.4860 42.5346
October 41.2532 39.2946 40.2099
November 39.8300 35.1790 38.2597
December 36.2982 34.4207 35.5092