YEARLY HIGH
1.0522 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8103 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8881 XAF

2021 AOA to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2420 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8222 to the December average rate of 1.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0522 was down 14.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2334, 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 5,261 XAF
2020 Average 5,036 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,051 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,209.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0501
0.8015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to XAF 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 0.8450, compared to 0.9312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0785 XAF (High: 1.0244 / Low: 0.9460). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 XAF (High: 0.9513 / Low: 0.9405).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0785
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.0294) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2072 (+25.20%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.0294
2020 Avg (December) 0.8222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8273 0.8103 0.8222
February 0.8531 0.8274 0.8322
March 0.8952 0.8621 0.8854
April 0.8866 0.8245 0.8531
May 0.8379 0.8206 0.8302
June 0.8612 0.8363 0.8468
July 0.8709 0.8571 0.8640
August 0.8825 0.8651 0.8748
September 0.9459 0.8719 0.9022
October 0.9513 0.9405 0.9462
November 1.0244 0.9460 0.9709
December 1.0522 1.0198 1.0294