YEARLY HIGH
1.2823 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.2191 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6394 AOA

2021 SYP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.2823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0632 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2786 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2823 was down 1.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,411 AOA
2020 Average 5,641 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,315.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3840
0.1189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.8476, compared to 0.4311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.7326 AOA (High: 1.2284 / Low: 0.4958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AOA (High: 0.4765 / Low: 0.4748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7326
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4840 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.2786) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3293 (+34.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.2786
2020 Avg (January) 0.9493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2823 1.2673 1.2786
February 1.2797 1.2404 1.2711
March 1.2284 0.4958 0.9954
April 0.5237 0.4992 0.5114
May 0.5208 0.5105 0.5173
June 0.5165 0.5103 0.5118
July 0.5129 0.5079 0.5105
August 0.5079 0.5046 0.5066
September 0.5041 0.4765 0.4914
October 0.4765 0.4748 0.4755
November 0.4765 0.2249 0.3783
December 0.2263 0.2191 0.2244