YEARLY HIGH
1.8774 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.6675 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7644 AOA

2013 AFN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.6675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2099 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8657 to the December average rate of 1.7115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8774 was down 9.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,387 AOA
2012 Average 9,738 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 8,337 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049.38 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8824
1.6822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.8127, compared to 1.7161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1051 AOA (High: 1.7807 / Low: 1.6756). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 AOA (High: 1.8774 / Low: 1.8571).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1051
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.8657) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1935 (-9.39%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.8657
2012 Avg (January) 2.0592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8774 1.8571 1.8657
February 1.8761 1.8282 1.8544
March 1.8358 1.7892 1.8113
April 1.8147 1.7865 1.7964
May 1.8145 1.7734 1.7905
June 1.7775 1.7333 1.7578
July 1.7483 1.6992 1.7198
August 1.7328 1.7093 1.7203
September 1.7484 1.7103 1.7236
October 1.7495 1.6999 1.7228
November 1.7147 1.6675 1.6989
December 1.7807 1.6756 1.7115