2021 XCD to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |