YEARLY HIGH
7.7772 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.4159 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3667 AOA

2021 BDT to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 7.7772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.4159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3613 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7316 to the December average rate of 6.5705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.7772 was down 1.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.8692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,886 AOA
2020 Average 34,120 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 32,079 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,806.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.8477
6.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 7.6044, compared to 7.1290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.4453 AOA (High: 7.4407 / Low: 6.9953). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 AOA (High: 6.9972 / Low: 6.9688).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4453
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

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 0.3394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 7.6744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.6498), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0247 (+15.41%).

2021 Avg (May) 7.6744
2020 Avg (May) 6.6498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7608 7.6629 7.7316
February 7.7426 7.5020 7.6881
March 7.4310 7.2490 7.3487
April 7.7754 7.4064 7.5914
May 7.7772 7.5705 7.6744
June 7.6632 7.5641 7.5924
July 7.6264 7.5226 7.5713
August 7.5341 7.4401 7.4954
September 7.4407 6.9953 7.2465
October 6.9972 6.9688 6.9821
November 6.9822 6.5869 6.9080
December 6.6542 6.4159 6.5705