YEARLY HIGH
542.1499 AOA
YEARLY LOW
431.9759 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
499.9821 AOA

2021 CAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 542.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 431.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.1740 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 515.2215 to the December average rate of 440.3680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 542.1499 was up 4.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 517.5820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,710,749 AOA
2020 Average 2,162,608 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,159,879 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550,869.88 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

546.1034
430.7557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 516.8468, compared to 483.1173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.7295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 516.8468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 483.1173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 40.0676 AOA (High: 482.4515 / Low: 442.3840). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8586 AOA (High: 519.8696 / Low: 511.0110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±40.0676
January Spread (Stable) ±8.8586

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 30.8588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.8588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 536.4911) against the same month in 2020 (average: 403.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +132.6431 (+32.84%).

2021 Avg (May) 536.4911
2020 Avg (May) 403.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 519.8696 511.0110 515.2215
February 519.3122 500.8427 513.3411
March 501.3800 488.3693 495.2756
April 533.5047 498.0500 514.5051
May 542.1499 530.1708 536.4911
June 533.2004 515.1000 526.2465
July 523.6984 503.1177 513.1973
August 512.1883 496.0496 505.5796
September 505.3690 470.5085 487.8619
October 484.4152 473.6488 480.4704
November 482.4515 442.3840 471.2268
December 447.5442 431.9759 440.3680