YEARLY HIGH
0.0247 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0235 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0240 WST

2013 AOA to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AOA to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0247 was down 3.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0255, 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 123 WST
2012 Average 121 WST
Yearly Trough Low 117 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0246
0.0236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to WST 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 0.0239, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0237).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0245) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.12%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0245
2012 Avg (August) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0237 0.0238
February 0.0240 0.0236 0.0237
March 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
April 0.0240 0.0235 0.0238
May 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
June 0.0243 0.0239 0.0241
July 0.0245 0.0242 0.0244
August 0.0247 0.0243 0.0245
September 0.0246 0.0237 0.0241
October 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237
November 0.0242 0.0236 0.0238
December 0.0239 0.0236 0.0238