YEARLY HIGH
0.0639 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0607 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0623 AOA

2013 BIF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0632 to the December average rate of 0.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0639 was down 13.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 319 AOA
2012 Average 341 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 303 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.13 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0634
0.0609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to AOA 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 AOA (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AOA (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0628).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0632) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-13.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0632
2012 Avg (January) 0.0732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0639 0.0614 0.0632
February 0.0620 0.0607 0.0612
March 0.0638 0.0607 0.0617
April 0.0614 0.0608 0.0611
May 0.0620 0.0609 0.0612
June 0.0623 0.0613 0.0619
July 0.0627 0.0619 0.0623
August 0.0629 0.0623 0.0626
September 0.0634 0.0623 0.0628
October 0.0636 0.0625 0.0631
November 0.0630 0.0624 0.0628
December 0.0633 0.0628 0.0631