YEARLY HIGH
0.7657 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.7203 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7475 AOA

2013 LKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.7203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7559 to the December average rate of 0.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7657 was down 8.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,828 AOA
2012 Average 3,748 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,601 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.05 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7649
0.7260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.7575, compared to 0.7374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0242 AOA (High: 0.7614 / Low: 0.7372). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 AOA (High: 0.7430 / Low: 0.7378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.7617) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+2.98%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.7617
2012 Avg (April) 0.7396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7598 0.7510 0.7559
February 0.7605 0.7525 0.7570
March 0.7647 0.7529 0.7582
April 0.7657 0.7554 0.7617
May 0.7649 0.7577 0.7609
June 0.7614 0.7372 0.7515
July 0.7377 0.7289 0.7339
August 0.7336 0.7203 0.7292
September 0.7394 0.7213 0.7304
October 0.7464 0.7402 0.7430
November 0.7430 0.7378 0.7415
December 0.7496 0.7421 0.7462