YEARLY HIGH
37.7742 AOA
YEARLY LOW
34.0031 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7505 AOA

2013 PEN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 37.7742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 34.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7711 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5940 to the December average rate of 35.0338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.7742 was down 0.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 37.8137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,871 AOA
2012 Average 180,892 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 170,015 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,855.58 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.9162
34.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 36.6969, compared to 34.8040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.4437 AOA (High: 36.9364 / Low: 35.4928). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4255 AOA (High: 35.3635 / Low: 34.9380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4437
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4255

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 1.3794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 37.5940) against the same month in 2012 (average: 35.2628), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3312 (+6.61%).

2013 Avg (January) 37.5940
2012 Avg (January) 35.2628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.7742 37.3356 37.5940
February 37.4222 36.8344 37.1843
March 37.4305 36.6357 37.0482
April 37.2426 36.3867 36.9786
May 36.9364 35.4928 36.3778
June 35.4507 34.3389 34.9984
July 34.9456 34.4271 34.6714
August 34.6649 34.0031 34.3724
September 35.2569 34.1431 34.8112
October 35.3635 34.9380 35.1585
November 35.1010 34.5391 34.7768
December 35.4380 34.7473 35.0338