2013 LSL to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3158 AOA

YEARLY LOW

9.2452 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0361 AOA

2013 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.3158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 9.2452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0706 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9386 to the December average rate of 9.4174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.3158 was down 10.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.6457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,579 AOA

2012 Average 58,226 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 46,226 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,353.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.0908

9.2652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.4467, compared to 9.6254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1607 AOA (High: 10.7394 / Low: 9.5787). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1939 AOA (High: 10.9047 / Low: 10.7108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1607

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1939

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 0.7107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.9386) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.8554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9168 (-7.73%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.9386

2012 Avg (January) 11.8554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3158	10.6334	10.9386
February	10.9047	10.7108	10.7930
March	10.6426	10.2844	10.4711
April	10.7886	10.3935	10.5488
May	10.7394	9.5787	10.3197
June	9.7946	9.4156	9.6090
July	9.8790	9.4514	9.7105
August	9.8537	9.2452	9.5708
September	9.9837	9.3210	9.6865
October	10.0029	9.6842	9.8323
November	9.6647	9.3547	9.5350
December	9.5445	9.3058	9.4174