YEARLY HIGH
0.0766 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0727 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0742 SBD

2013 AOA to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AOA to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0740 to the December average rate of 0.0737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0766 was down 4.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 383 SBD
2012 Average 374 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 363 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.52 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0754
0.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to SBD 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 0.0745, compared to 0.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 SBD (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0745).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0751) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.36%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0751
2012 Avg (May) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0749 0.0738 0.0740
February 0.0752 0.0736 0.0739
March 0.0755 0.0735 0.0742
April 0.0757 0.0739 0.0752
May 0.0766 0.0744 0.0751
June 0.0750 0.0745 0.0747
July 0.0746 0.0735 0.0740
August 0.0747 0.0735 0.0740
September 0.0744 0.0728 0.0737
October 0.0744 0.0727 0.0735
November 0.0746 0.0729 0.0739
December 0.0741 0.0728 0.0737