2013 KES to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1521 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.0928 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1206 AOA

2013 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 1.1521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 1.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1031 to the December average rate of 1.1309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1521 was down 2.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,761 AOA

2012 Average 5,648 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 5,464 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.76 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1475

1.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.1216, compared to 1.1196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0306 AOA (High: 1.1266 / Low: 1.0960). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 AOA (High: 1.1063 / Low: 1.0928).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.1422) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+1.85%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.1422

2012 Avg (October) 1.1214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1142	1.0945	1.1031
February	1.1121	1.0945	1.0974
March	1.1308	1.1079	1.1208
April	1.1467	1.1238	1.1396
May	1.1514	1.1284	1.1429
June	1.1341	1.1170	1.1256
July	1.1210	1.0978	1.1085
August	1.1063	1.0928	1.1005
September	1.1266	1.0960	1.1071
October	1.1521	1.1267	1.1422
November	1.1394	1.1133	1.1287
December	1.1415	1.1232	1.1309