2013 AOA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

199.6080 STD

YEARLY LOW

181.6046 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

191.5038 STD

2013 AOA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AOA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 199.6080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 181.6046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0033 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.6114 to the December average rate of 183.6377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 199.6080 was down 6.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 212.8105, 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 998,040 STD

2012 Average 1,002,722 STD

Yearly Trough Low 908,023 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,016.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

198.0105

182.3311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to STD 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 194.4585, compared to 188.5490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.4585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.5490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 8.3474 STD (High: 195.7242 / Low: 187.3767). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5071 STD (High: 188.3236 / Low: 185.8165).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3474

November Spread (Stable) ±2.5071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.1958 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 196.7039) against the same month in 2012 (average: 195.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2163 (+0.62%).

2013 Avg (March) 196.7039

2012 Avg (March) 195.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	195.4077	188.5135	192.6114
February	195.7242	187.3767	191.2798
March	199.6080	193.9867	196.7039
April	199.2165	193.9054	196.3926
May	198.7045	192.0562	196.1991
June	197.9731	189.9704	193.5644
July	198.4545	192.1408	194.9865
August	193.4039	185.6665	190.8913
September	193.8060	185.8807	189.9382
October	186.6428	182.4222	184.7424
November	188.3236	185.8165	187.0980
December	186.1952	181.6046	183.6377