2013 BWP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3316 AOA

YEARLY LOW

10.9572 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5024 AOA

2013 BWP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.3316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 10.9572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3744 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0933 to the December average rate of 11.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.3316 was down 6.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.2488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,658 AOA

2012 Average 62,519 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 54,786 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,871.94 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.1830

11.1061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.7193, compared to 11.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.8127 AOA (High: 11.8973 / Low: 11.0846). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1542 AOA (High: 11.3069 / Low: 11.1527).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8127

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3954 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.0933) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.7453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6521 (-5.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.0933

2012 Avg (January) 12.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3316	11.9074	12.0933
February	12.0553	11.8874	11.9773
March	11.7919	11.5448	11.7009
April	11.9098	11.6429	11.7573
May	11.8973	11.0846	11.5913
June	11.3509	11.0438	11.1958
July	11.3685	11.0207	11.2328
August	11.3951	10.9572	11.2014
September	11.5611	11.0031	11.3111
October	11.6372	11.3769	11.4867
November	11.3673	11.1186	11.2644
December	11.3069	11.1527	11.2161