2023 AOA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.3601 STD

YEARLY LOW

26.7649 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.8817 STD

2023 AOA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AOA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 45.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 26.7649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5952 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3034 to the December average rate of 26.8143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 45.3601 was down 17.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 55.0097, 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 226,801 STD

2022 Average 242,762 STD

Yearly Trough Low 133,825 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,976.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

47.1523

24.9653

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 42.7581, compared to 27.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 11.0674 STD (High: 38.7161 / Low: 27.6487). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1054 STD (High: 27.0157 / Low: 26.9104).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.0674

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.2707 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 45.3034) against the same month in 2022 (average: 39.3415), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9619 (+15.15%).

2023 Avg (January) 45.3034

2022 Avg (January) 39.3415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.3601	45.2364	45.3034
February	45.3372	44.9734	45.1980
March	45.2955	44.9630	45.1142
April	45.1172	44.7968	44.9685
May	44.9078	39.1102	43.1177
June	38.7161	27.6487	32.8470
July	27.7087	26.9789	27.5641
August	27.0157	26.9104	26.9805
September	27.0082	26.8132	26.9077
October	26.9910	26.8511	26.9170
November	26.9196	26.7649	26.8482
December	26.8846	26.7649	26.8143