YEARLY HIGH
14.1827 AOA
YEARLY LOW
13.6426 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8915 AOA

2013 BOB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.1827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 13.6426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5401 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7256 to the December average rate of 14.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.1827 was down 0.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.2095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,914 AOA
2012 Average 68,710 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 68,213 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,700.64 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.1616
13.6807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 13.7554, compared to 14.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2616 AOA (High: 14.1314 / Low: 13.8698). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0739 AOA (High: 13.7798 / Low: 13.7059).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2616
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0739

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.1215) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.7101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4114 (+3.00%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.1215
2012 Avg (December) 13.7101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7788 13.6859 13.7256
February 13.7633 13.6426 13.7208
March 13.8847 13.6620 13.7538
April 13.8092 13.6888 13.7452
May 13.7798 13.7059 13.7466
June 13.9448 13.7475 13.8403
July 14.0314 13.8920 13.9409
August 14.0068 13.8582 13.9350
September 14.1314 13.8698 14.0057
October 14.1625 13.9990 14.0890
November 14.1341 13.9952 14.0730
December 14.1827 14.0562 14.1215