YEARLY HIGH
0.0349 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 SCR

2021 AOA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0324 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0349 was up 5.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174 SCR
2020 Average 148 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 101 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.56 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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0.0200
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AOA to SCR 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0118 SCR (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SCR (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0322).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0340) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+26.42%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0340
2020 Avg (March) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0332 0.0322 0.0324
February 0.0332 0.0319 0.0325
March 0.0349 0.0326 0.0340
April 0.0330 0.0212 0.0259
May 0.0257 0.0226 0.0242
June 0.0257 0.0227 0.0242
July 0.0255 0.0210 0.0230
August 0.0241 0.0201 0.0216
September 0.0234 0.0204 0.0213
October 0.0250 0.0214 0.0231
November 0.0251 0.0216 0.0228
December 0.0266 0.0225 0.0239