YEARLY HIGH
329.3065 AOA
YEARLY LOW
275.2950 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
313.2828 AOA

2021 BBD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 329.3065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 275.2950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.0115 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 327.8719 to the December average rate of 281.8420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 329.3065 was down 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 333.4375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,646,533 AOA
2020 Average 1,447,412 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,376,475 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,057.50 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

332.4749
277.2390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 322.3040, compared to 304.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 322.3040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 304.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 17.4005 AOA (High: 316.9845 / Low: 299.5840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0500 AOA (High: 299.5500 / Low: 298.5000).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.4005
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0500

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.5768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 321.5995) against the same month in 2020 (average: 279.2149), the exchange rate shifted by +42.3846 (+15.18%).

2021 Avg (April) 321.5995
2020 Avg (April) 279.2149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 328.7510 324.9700 327.8719
February 328.1060 317.9750 325.8950
March 314.9895 307.2500 311.3182
April 329.3065 313.8966 321.5995
May 327.4905 321.0000 325.2853
June 324.8520 321.0000 321.8543
July 322.5480 319.3110 320.9734
August 319.3110 317.2635 318.5492
September 316.9845 299.5840 309.0039
October 299.5500 298.5000 298.9011
November 299.5135 282.5690 296.3001
December 284.3385 275.2950 281.8420