YEARLY HIGH
2.6297 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2.2002 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5031 AOA

2021 YER to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 2.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4296 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6190 to the December average rate of 2.2526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6297 was down 1.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,149 AOA
2020 Average 11,564 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 11,001 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,147.79 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6556
2.2159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.5755, compared to 2.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1354 AOA (High: 2.3937 / Low: 2.2583). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AOA (High: 2.3948 / Low: 2.3856).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1354
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.5689) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3382 (+15.16%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.5689
2020 Avg (April) 2.2308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6263 2.5961 2.6190
February 2.6207 2.5397 2.6033
March 2.5164 2.4541 2.4869
April 2.6297 2.5077 2.5689
May 2.6187 2.5680 2.6008
June 2.5978 2.5667 2.5740
July 2.5779 2.5535 2.5656
August 2.5542 2.5295 2.5451
September 2.5273 2.3920 2.4638
October 2.3948 2.3856 2.3888
November 2.3937 2.2583 2.3680
December 2.2724 2.2002 2.2526