YEARLY HIGH
0.1080 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0883 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0999 ZAR

2013 AOA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AOA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0915 to the December average rate of 0.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1080 was up 15.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0938, 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 540 ZAR
2012 Average 430 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 441 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.49 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1076
0.0901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA to ZAR 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 0.0959, compared to 0.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 ZAR (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0928). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ZAR (High: 0.0937 / Low: 0.0918).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1046) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+20.79%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1046
2012 Avg (August) 0.0866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0942 0.0883 0.0915
February 0.0937 0.0918 0.0925
March 0.0969 0.0940 0.0956
April 0.0963 0.0928 0.0948
May 0.1043 0.0928 0.0970
June 0.1060 0.1024 0.1041
July 0.1058 0.1013 0.1031
August 0.1080 0.1016 0.1046
September 0.1073 0.1000 0.1032
October 0.1034 0.1001 0.1017
November 0.1070 0.1034 0.1049
December 0.1080 0.1045 0.1062