2021 XOF to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2342 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.9504 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1312 AOA

2021 XOF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XOF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.2342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2838 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2163 to the December average rate of 0.9715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2342 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,171 AOA

2020 Average 5,055 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 4,752 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,419.04 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2408

0.9470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 1.1844, compared to 1.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0897 AOA (High: 1.1470 / Low: 1.0572). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 AOA (High: 1.0632 / Low: 1.0512).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0897

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.2163) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3888 (+46.99%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.2163

2020 Avg (January) 0.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2342	1.2087	1.2163
February	1.2086	1.1722	1.2017
March	1.1599	1.1171	1.1295
April	1.2128	1.1279	1.1731
May	1.2186	1.1934	1.2046
June	1.1958	1.1611	1.1810
July	1.1667	1.1482	1.1575
August	1.1559	1.1331	1.1431
September	1.1470	1.0572	1.1092
October	1.0632	1.0512	1.0569
November	1.0571	0.9761	1.0304
December	0.9806	0.9504	0.9715