2014 AOA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

198.5692 STD

YEARLY LOW

179.7535 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

187.8112 STD

2014 AOA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AOA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 198.5692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 179.7535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8157 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.3342 to the December average rate of 195.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 198.5692 was down 0.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 199.6080, 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 992,846 STD

2013 Average 957,515 STD

Yearly Trough Low 898,767 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,078.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

197.5919

180.0476

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 183.0945, compared to 192.5278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.0945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.5278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.7271 STD (High: 196.8105 / Low: 191.0834). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5208 STD (High: 185.4730 / Low: 183.9522).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.7271

June Spread (Stable) ±1.5208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4039 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 195.9681) against the same month in 2013 (average: 184.7424), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2257 (+6.08%).

2014 Avg (October) 195.9681

2013 Avg (October) 184.7424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.7442	182.5295	184.3342
February	186.1824	180.8888	183.9844
March	183.0953	180.2014	181.5806
April	183.1519	180.4142	181.5096
May	184.4753	179.7535	182.6220
June	185.4730	183.9522	184.5362
July	188.5137	183.6192	185.8488
August	190.9128	186.6101	188.1895
September	196.8105	191.0834	193.9798
October	198.5692	194.0346	195.9681
November	198.3696	193.7337	196.1298
December	196.4587	192.0542	195.0508