YEARLY HIGH
0.9892 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.8943 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9514 AOA

2013 PKR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.9892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0949 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9831 to the December average rate of 0.9123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9892 was down 6.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 494,604 AOA
2012 Average 511,319 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 447,169 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,434.51 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9910
0.8963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.9781, compared to 0.9247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0285 AOA (High: 0.9477 / Low: 0.9192). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AOA (High: 0.9778 / Low: 0.9742).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9831) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0689 (-6.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9831
2012 Avg (January) 1.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9892 0.9803 0.9831
February 0.9816 0.9738 0.9785
March 0.9873 0.9737 0.9793
April 0.9785 0.9741 0.9759
May 0.9778 0.9742 0.9762
June 0.9844 0.9671 0.9755
July 0.9686 0.9433 0.9584
August 0.9477 0.9192 0.9357
September 0.9271 0.9123 0.9207
October 0.9233 0.9071 0.9167
November 0.9098 0.8943 0.9042
December 0.9255 0.8971 0.9123