YEARLY HIGH
3.1502 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.6322 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9955 AOA

2021 GYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 3.1502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.6322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5180 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1341 to the December average rate of 2.6939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1502 was down 1.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,751 AOA
2020 Average 13,846 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 13,161 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,589.93 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1781
2.6499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 3.0817, compared to 2.9094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1644 AOA (High: 3.0301 / Low: 2.8657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 AOA (High: 2.8655 / Low: 2.8514).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1644
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.1393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 3.1113) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4099 (+15.17%).

2021 Avg (May) 3.1113
2020 Avg (May) 2.7014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1462 3.1049 3.1341
February 3.1381 3.0406 3.1158
March 3.0118 2.9381 2.9765
April 3.1491 2.9950 3.0743
May 3.1502 3.0683 3.1113
June 3.1086 3.0661 3.0779
July 3.0928 3.0539 3.0706
August 3.0581 3.0365 3.0465
September 3.0301 2.8657 2.9551
October 2.8655 2.8514 2.8582
November 2.8626 2.6997 2.8321
December 2.7276 2.6322 2.6939