YEARLY HIGH
5.3069 AOA
YEARLY LOW
5.0729 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1570 AOA

2013 ETB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 5.3069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2340 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2405 to the December average rate of 5.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3069 was down 4.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,535 AOA
2012 Average 26,858 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 25,364 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,170.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.2536
5.0971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.1918, compared to 5.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1370 AOA (High: 5.3069 / Low: 5.1699). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 AOA (High: 5.1723 / Low: 5.1397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1370
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 5.2097) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.4485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2389 (-4.38%).

2013 Avg (March) 5.2097
2012 Avg (March) 5.4485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2696 5.2230 5.2405
February 5.2313 5.1740 5.2154
March 5.3069 5.1699 5.2097
April 5.2096 5.1541 5.1801
May 5.1723 5.1397 5.1583
June 5.1758 5.1168 5.1467
July 5.1779 5.1069 5.1333
August 5.1622 5.0808 5.1153
September 5.1625 5.0798 5.1244
October 5.1994 5.0975 5.1394
November 5.1265 5.0829 5.1110
December 5.1384 5.0729 5.1101