YEARLY HIGH
8.9737 AOA
YEARLY LOW
7.3617 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5013 AOA

2021 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 8.9737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.3617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6120 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8044 to the December average rate of 7.6328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.9737 was down 0.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.0270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,869 AOA
2020 Average 40,022 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 36,808 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,060.23 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.9928
7.5091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 8.6753, compared to 8.3274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.8142 AOA (High: 8.4394 / Low: 7.6253). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1893 AOA (High: 8.8867 / Low: 8.6975).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8142
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4919 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 8.8692) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.5114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3578 (+4.20%).

2021 Avg (June) 8.8692
2020 Avg (June) 8.5114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9661 8.6036 8.8044
February 8.8993 8.5333 8.7684
March 8.5292 8.1328 8.3546
April 8.8124 8.1129 8.4568
May 8.8867 8.6975 8.7982
June 8.9737 8.7287 8.8692
July 8.8120 8.5879 8.6832
August 8.7504 8.5461 8.6616
September 8.6941 8.2340 8.4783
October 8.5914 8.2303 8.3837
November 8.4394 7.6253 8.1246
December 7.7396 7.3617 7.6328