2014 LSL to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 LSL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the LSL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 9.4890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 8.6659.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8231 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9986 to the December average rate of 8.8767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.4890 was down 16.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.3158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.1341, compared to 9.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1289 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.5874 AOA (High: 9.2875 / Low: 8.7001). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1654 AOA (High: 9.2665 / Low: 9.1011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2514 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 9.3905) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.3197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9292 (-9.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2875 | 8.7001 | 8.9986 |
| February | 9.0975 | 8.6874 | 8.8926 |
| March | 9.2833 | 8.9695 | 9.0910 |
| April | 9.3884 | 9.1765 | 9.2721 |
| May | 9.4890 | 9.2897 | 9.3905 |
| June | 9.2716 | 9.0498 | 9.1597 |
| July | 9.2435 | 9.0391 | 9.1246 |
| August | 9.2665 | 9.1011 | 9.1693 |
| September | 9.1564 | 8.7187 | 8.9179 |
| October | 9.1107 | 8.6659 | 8.9050 |
| November | 9.1891 | 8.8368 | 9.0378 |
| December | 9.1724 | 8.7344 | 8.8767 |