YEARLY HIGH
243.7006 AOA
YEARLY LOW
203.7298 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.8424 AOA

2021 XCD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 243.7006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 203.7298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.9708 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.6389 to the December average rate of 208.5748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 243.7006 was down 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 246.7577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,218,503 AOA
2020 Average 1,071,145 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,018,649 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,853.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

246.0453
205.1684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 238.5185, compared to 225.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.5185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 12.8771 AOA (High: 234.5818 / Low: 221.7047). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7770 AOA (High: 221.6795 / Low: 220.9025).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.8771
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7770

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 10.7874 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 237.9971) against the same month in 2020 (average: 206.6307), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3664 (+15.18%).

2021 Avg (April) 237.9971
2020 Avg (April) 206.6307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 243.2895 240.4914 242.6389
February 242.8122 235.3148 241.1759
March 233.1054 227.3778 230.3885
April 243.7006 232.2966 237.9971
May 242.3567 237.5534 240.7247
June 240.4041 237.5534 238.1856
July 238.6990 236.3035 237.5338
August 236.3035 234.7883 235.7397
September 234.5818 221.7047 228.6758
October 221.6795 220.9025 221.1993
November 221.6525 209.1129 219.2745
December 210.4224 203.7298 208.5748