YEARLY HIGH
0.4356 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.3639 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4124 AOA

2021 LBP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.4356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0717 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4324 to the December average rate of 0.3711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4356 was down 36.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,178 AOA
2020 Average 1,919 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,820 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.28 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4385
0.3650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4245, compared to 0.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0272 AOA (High: 0.4192 / Low: 0.3920). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 AOA (High: 0.4224 / Low: 0.4164).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.4243) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+15.00%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.4243
2020 Avg (April) 0.3690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4348 0.4278 0.4324
February 0.4325 0.4207 0.4300
March 0.4161 0.4024 0.4095
April 0.4356 0.4137 0.4243
May 0.4353 0.4199 0.4278
June 0.4284 0.4185 0.4229
July 0.4279 0.4178 0.4222
August 0.4224 0.4164 0.4206
September 0.4192 0.3920 0.4069
October 0.3966 0.3897 0.3927
November 0.3949 0.3717 0.3887
December 0.3774 0.3639 0.3711